PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sesto D Ippolito (ranked 2632 p4p, 330 weight class) and Anderson Scorpion (ranked 1628 p4p, 222 weight class). D Ippolito comes to the cage accompanied by Squeeze- Cool for Cats. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

D Ippolito
vs
Scorpion

180 cm
29
186 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

185 cm
30
189 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sesto D Ippolito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D Ippolito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from D Ippolito misses the target.

D Ippolito changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Scorpion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Scorpion throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

D Ippolito darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scorpion blocking the ground and pound attempt from D Ippolito.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard.
D Ippolito wants to free his trapped foot but Scorpion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
D Ippolito 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.
Scorpion is controlling D Ippolito's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Let's hope that Scorpion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. D Ippolito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
D Ippolito passes the guard and advances to mount!
D Ippolito with the ground and pound from mount.
D Ippolito tries to push Scorpion's head away but Scorpion is holding on tight.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, D Ippolito cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

D Ippolito swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Scorpion is now in D Ippolito's guard. A big mistake from D Ippolito there, giving up the dominant position!
Scorpion trying to control but D Ippolito is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

D Ippolito working for submissions but it's allowed Scorpion to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Ippolito wants to get back to full guard.
Scorpion trying to mount his opponent but D Ippolito defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Ippolito misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Scorpion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with D Ippolito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
D Ippolito works his way to full guard. Good work.

D Ippolito isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Scorpion stacks D Ippolito on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Scorpion!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Scorpion stands up and beckons D Ippolito to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scorpion as he avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Scorpion misses
and D Ippolito counters with a straight right hand.
D Ippolito changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scorpion tries to avoid it but D Ippolito manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scorpion to the ground. Scorpion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
D Ippolito fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sesto D Ippolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorpion throws a push kick but D Ippolito slaps the foot to one side.
Scorpion throws a low kick but D Ippolito avoids it.
D Ippolito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
D Ippolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
D Ippolito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scorpion's waist but Scorpion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing D Ippolito off to one side.
Scorpion thumps D Ippolito with a low kick.
Sesto D Ippolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
D Ippolito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by D Ippolito as he checks the leg kick.
Scorpion misses with a low kick.
D Ippolito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scorpion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
D Ippolito fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from D Ippolito misses.
D Ippolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Ippolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scorpion.
D Ippolito avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by D Ippolito.
Scorpion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Scorpion dominated that 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.

Scorpion moves in looking to clinch but D Ippolito pushes him off.
D Ippolito feinted with a counter takedown.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
D Ippolito shoots for a takedown but Scorpion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice jab there from Scorpion.
D Ippolito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scorpion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scorpion tries to score with a low kick but D Ippolito moves his leg out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from D Ippolito.
Scorpion steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from D Ippolito.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sesto D Ippolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorpion throws a body punch but D Ippolito moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Ippolito slips a jab from Scorpion.
D Ippolito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scorpion but Scorpion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scorpion fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scorpion, right into the meat.
Anderson Scorpion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
D Ippolito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scorpion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scorpion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Ippolito.
A good leg kick by Scorpion.

D Ippolito manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scorpion on his heels. He'll look to pass Scorpion's guard now, I'm sure.
Scorpion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scorpion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scorpion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst D Ippolito is controlling him.
Scorpion has his hands on D Ippolito's head, controlling the position.
D Ippolito scoring with some ground and pound.
D Ippolito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion has control of D Ippolito's left arm, preventing D Ippolito from doing any damage.
Scorpion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
D Ippolito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scorpion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
D Ippolito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sesto D Ippolito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
D Ippolito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
D Ippolito throws a big elbow that misses.
Scorpion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
D Ippolito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scorpion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scorpion seems keen to control D Ippolito's posture.
D Ippolito is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is adopting a defensive guard.
D Ippolito throws a big elbow that misses.
D Ippolito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scorpion is looking to stand up but D Ippolito isn't so interested in that idea.
D Ippolito throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as D Ippolito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
D Ippolito is looking to work some ground and pound but Scorpion has wrist control.
D Ippolito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
D Ippolito throws a strike but Scorpion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

D Ippolito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

D Ippolito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion trying to control the position from guard on top but D Ippolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scorpion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control D Ippolito haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
D Ippolito is trying to control the position but Scorpion postures up.
Scorpion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scorpion trying to control but D Ippolito is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scorpion looking to pass the guard.
Scorpion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scorpion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Scorpion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Scorpion misses with a lunging right hand

and D Ippolito counters with a nice double leg into guard.
D Ippolito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scorpion wants to sweep but no luck.
Scorpion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
D Ippolito won't allow Scorpion to sweep him here.
D Ippolito stands up over Scorpion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
D Ippolito throws a big elbow that misses.
D Ippolito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
D Ippolito stops Scorpion from standing up.
D Ippolito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion is adopting a defensive guard.
D Ippolito postures up in Scorpion's guard and throws a big left but Scorpion blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
D Ippolito throwing strikes from guard but Scorpion blocks nicely.
Scorpion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scorpion holds on and takes a little breather.
Scorpion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
D Ippolito throws a big right hand that misses.
Scorpion keeping moving, preventing D Ippolito from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scorpion scores with a sloppy right hand. D Ippolito should have avoided that one.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion works the jab nicely.
Anderson Scorpion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scorpion throws a leg kick that is checked

and D Ippolito counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Scorpion!
D Ippolito fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Scorpion wants to control but D Ippolito postures up.
Scorpion is looking to reverse the position.
D Ippolito scores with a couple of short elbows.
Scorpion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but D Ippolito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sesto D Ippolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scorpion can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion manages to work his way to half guard, despite D Ippolito's best efforts.

D Ippolito is looking for a kimura here.
Scorpion keeping control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Ippolito is trying to control. Scorpion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scorpion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from D Ippolito.

D Ippolito seems to be looking for submissions.
Scorpion gets full guard.
Scorpion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as D Ippolito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion keeping moving, preventing D Ippolito from controlling successfully.

D Ippolito drops back looking for a leg! Scorpion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scorpion manages to kick D Ippolito off! D Ippolito jumps back into Scorpion's guard.
Scorpion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
D Ippolito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
D Ippolito throwing strikes from guard but Scorpion blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

D Ippolito postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Scorpion is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of D Ippolito, into his guard.

D Ippolito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sesto D Ippolito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scorpion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Scorpion!
The defeated Sesto D Ippolito had this to say: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.