PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Italian Mob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Trenchcut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Antonio Italian Mob has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Antonio Italian Mob seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Italian Mob
vs
Trenchcut

178 cm
18
186 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Italian Mob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Trenchcut!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trenchcut shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Italian Mob is trying to defend but Trenchcut finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Italian Mob makes his way to full guard, as Trenchcut worked for a kimura.

Trenchcut stands up from Italian Mob's guard - Trenchcut perhaps looking for a knockout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Italian Mob.
Trenchcut is looking to reverse the position.
Trenchcut struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Italian Mob takes a little break here. Trenchcut wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenchcut is looking for a sweep.
Italian Mob working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Italian Mob trying to control the action but Trenchcut is working from the bottom.
Italian Mob scores with punches from side control.
Trenchcut can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trenchcut is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Italian Mob's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trenchcut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Italian Mob pulls his head out easily.

Trenchcut looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Italian Mob pushes past his half guard into mount!
Trenchcut looks gassed!
Trenchcut tries to hold on but Italian Mob postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Italian Mob trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trenchcut tries to lock up and control but Italian Mob gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Italian Mob trying to control but Trenchcut is having none of it.
Trenchcut is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenchcut is squirming around, avoiding Italian Mob's attempts to control the action.

Trenchcut bucks Italian Mob off and manages to get back to his feet!

Italian Mob feints and as Trenchcut raises his hands in defense, Italian Mob changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Italian Mob slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Italian Mob trying to control the position but Trenchcut is working away.
Trenchcut is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trenchcut manages to work his way to half guard, despite Italian Mob's best efforts.
Italian Mob working the head and body with strikes.
Trenchcut is not content to let Italian Mob control the position.
Trenchcut regains full guard. Nicely done.
Italian Mob seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Trenchcut looking for subs off his back but Italian Mob has passed one foot through into half guard.
Trenchcut is looking for a sweep. Italian Mob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Italian Mob doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Trenchcut counters with a nice double leg into side control. Italian Mob won't be happy with that.
Trenchcut misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Trenchcut is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Italian Mob has escaped the position, nice work there.
Italian Mob manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Italian Mob avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trenchcut.
Trenchcut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Italian Mob landing rabbit punches to the side of Trenchcut's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Trenchcut trying to control the action but Italian Mob is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Italian Mob.

Trenchcut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Italian Mob's guard.

Italian Mob escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trenchcut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Trenchcut stands and steps away. Italian Mob gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Italian Mob gets a takedown into half guard.
Trenchcut gets back to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trenchcut manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Italian Mob defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Trenchcut.

Trenchcut jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Italian Mob is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Italian Mob and Trenchcut has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rick Trenchcut has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trenchcut working the ground and pound.
Italian Mob regains half guard, as Trenchcut was trying to land strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenchcut prevents Italian Mob from improving his position.
Trenchcut keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Italian Mob trying to control from the bottom.
Trenchcut not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Trenchcut is looking for a kimura but Italian Mob is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trenchcut to get the leverage.

Trenchcut is looking for a kimura but Italian Mob is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trenchcut to get the leverage.
Trenchcut is pressing down on Italian Mob's thigh, looking to free his foot. Italian Mob is holding on for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Trenchcut moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Trenchcut breaks the clinch.
Italian Mob gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Trenchcut counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trenchcut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Italian Mob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trenchcut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Italian Mob trying to keep a closed guard but Trenchcut is proving a slippery customer.
Italian Mob keeping moving, preventing Trenchcut from controlling successfully.
Italian Mob is trying to control the position but Trenchcut postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Italian Mob wants to sweep here but Trenchcut controlling him for the moment.

Trenchcut gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Trenchcut feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Trenchcut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Italian Mob fails with the takedown

and Trenchcut counters with a nice double leg into side control. Italian Mob won't be happy with that.

Trenchcut is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Italian Mob is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trenchcut tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Trenchcut goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Italian Mob rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Trenchcut's guard! Nice work there by Italian Mob!

Trenchcut looking for subs off his back but Italian Mob has passed one foot through into half guard.
Trenchcut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Italian Mob trying to control from half guard but Trenchcut is working away.
Trenchcut works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trenchcut wants to stand but Italian Mob is controlling the position.
Trenchcut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Italian Mob is one step ahead there.

Italian Mob got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trenchcut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Italian Mob has managed to get both his arms back between Trenchcut's legs - danger averted.

Trenchcut had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Italian Mob is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Trenchcut Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Italian Mob's back instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Italian Mob breaks Trenchcut's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Trenchcut trying to control the position.
Italian Mob is pushing down on Trenchcut's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trenchcut is fighting to maintain full guard but Italian Mob has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trenchcut manages to get to full guard.

Trenchcut has his feet on Italian Mob's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trenchcut closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Trenchcut postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Italian Mob managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Trenchcut.

Trenchcut tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trenchcut landing a few strikes.

Trenchcut is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Italian Mob has escaped the position, nice work there.

Trenchcut goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Italian Mob has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Trenchcut but great work by Italian Mob.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trenchcut sneaks back into half guard.
Trenchcut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Trenchcut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Italian Mob trying to control the action but Trenchcut is working from the bottom.
Trenchcut wants to control the action here but instead Italian Mob manages to pass to full mount!
Trenchcut sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Trenchcut wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Trenchcut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trenchcut has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Trenchcut!