PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Colucci (ranked 4197 p4p, 4211 weight class) and Helo Kacie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Colucci
vs
Kacie

188 cm
21
185
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
195
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Colucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Helo Kacie!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Colucci shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kacie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Colucci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Colucci wants to stand but Kacie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kacie managing to control the position.
Colucci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kacie is retaining full guard.
Kacie seems keen to control Colucci's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kacie wants to sweep but no luck.
Kacie keeps trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kacie managing to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kacie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colucci sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kacie somewhat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kacie enables Colucci to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kacie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Colucci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kacie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Kacie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kacie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kacie trying to control the position from guard on top but Colucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kacie lands a couple of elbows.
Colucci trying to keep a closed guard but Kacie is proving a slippery customer.
Kacie chips away with some ground and pound.
Kacie postures up in Colucci's guard and throws a big left but Colucci blocks it.
Colucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Colucci, not yet.
Kacie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kacie won't allow Colucci to sweep him here.
Kacie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kacie working some strikes from top position.
Colucci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colucci wants to hit a sweep here but Kacie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Colucci there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kacie lands a couple of good shots and Colucci has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kacie connects with a big shot to the side of Colucci's head.
Kacie looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Colucci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kacie on the ground.
Colucci is breathing heavily.
Kacie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kacie is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Colucci covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Colucci is rocked!
Colucci takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Oh Colucci is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kacie sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Colucci taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helo Kacie!