PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Antonelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Codazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Codazzi has chosen Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Diego Codazzi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Antonelli
vs
Codazzi

173 cm
23
146 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Antonelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Codazzi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Codazzi circles away.
Codazzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Codazzi dodges the punch combination from Antonelli.
Codazzi tries to bum rush Antonelli with a series of wild strikes but Antonelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Codazzi misses with a two punch combination.
Antonelli misses with an uppercut.
Fernando Antonelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Codazzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Codazzi jabs at Antonelli's body.
Codazzi slips a jab and a cross from Antonelli.
Antonelli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Antonelli moves in looking to clinch but Codazzi pushes him off.
Antonelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Antonelli misses its intended target.
A right-left combo lands from Codazzi.

It looks like Fernando Antonelli has been cut.
Codazzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Antonelli scores with a three punch combo!
Codazzi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Antonelli on the side of the head.
Antonelli throws a sloppy head kick and Codazzi moves out of range easily.
Antonelli is looking to clinch.
Antonelli tries to clinch up.
Antonelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Codazzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antonelli misses with a body punch

and Codazzi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Antonelli!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Codazzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Antonelli is looking to get to half guard.
Codazzi controlling from mount.
Antonelli can't escape the position.

That's two 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.
Codazzi unloads with some shots from mount but Antonelli bucks and avoids them well.
Codazzi content just to control the position here.
Antonelli is in a horrible position here. Codazzi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Codazzi controlling from the full mount.
I looks like Codazzi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Codazzi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Codazzi looking to ground and pound but Antonelli is blocking nicely.
A nice elbow there by Codazzi.
Codazzi tries to control but Antonelli wriggling away.
Codazzi content just to control the position here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Diego Codazzi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Antonelli throws a hook but Codazzi blocks it.

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.
Antonelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Codazzi is fending him off so far but Antonelli persists. Nope, Codazzi circles away and we're back to standing.
Antonelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Codazzi counters with a three punch combo that has Antonelli backing up. Antonelli nods at Codazzi to acknowledge the strikes.
Antonelli is breathing heavily.

Antonelli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Codazzi sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Codazzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Antonelli won't allow Codazzi to sweep him here.

Codazzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Antonelli is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Codazzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Codazzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Antonelli is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antonelli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Codazzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Antonelli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Codazzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernando Antonelli's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Codazzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Antonelli is just out of range.
Antonelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Codazzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Codazzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antonelli.
Antonelli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Codazzi.
Codazzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antonelli throws a combination that misses

and Codazzi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Codazzi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Antonelli wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Codazzi is just content to waste time from the top position. Antonelli takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Codazzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Codazzi wants to control from the top but Antonelli keeps moving.
Codazzi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Antonelli tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Codazzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Despite being in the dominant position, Diego Codazzi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Codazzi stuffs the takedown.
Codazzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Antonelli throws a right hand that Codazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Codazzi also avoids with ease.
Antonelli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Codazzi counters with a left to the body.
Codazzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Codazzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Codazzi scores a takedown into full mount!
Codazzi controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonelli is looking to improve his position but Codazzi isn't that keen on the idea.
Codazzi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Antonelli is squirming around, avoiding Codazzi's attempts to control the action.

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.
Codazzi dominating with strikes here.
Antonelli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Codazzi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Antonelli?
Codazzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Codazzi tries to control but Antonelli wriggling away.
Codazzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Codazzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fernando Antonelli's cut.
That's time! Antonelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Antonelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Codazzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Antonelli. That's going to slow Codazzi down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Codazzi!
Fernando Antonelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antonelli moves in looking to clinch but Codazzi pushes him off.
Codazzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antonelli circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego Codazzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Codazzi throws a body punch but Antonelli moves out of range.
Antonelli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Codazzi counters with a one-two to the body.
Antonelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Codazzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Codazzi.

Antonelli closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Codazzi to work.

Codazzi breaks from the clinch.
Codazzi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Codazzi swings for the body but Antonelli moves out of range.
Antonelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Codazzi throws the left hand but Antonelli avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Codazzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antonelli throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Codazzi misses with a wild body shot.
Antonelli throws a nice looking combination but Codazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Antonelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Codazzi.
Antonelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Codazzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Codazzi throws a shot to the body.
Antonelli wants to clinch but Codazzi slips to the side
and Codazzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antonelli has a takedown stuffed.
Codazzi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Codazzi throws a one two combo.
Codazzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Antonelli darts in trying to clinch
and Antonelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Codazzi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Antonelli rather than just go for the knockout.
Codazzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by Antonelli.
Codazzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Codazzi lands a jab to Antonelli's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Codazzi blocks the leg kick.
Antonelli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Codazzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Codazzi does no damage.
Antonelli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Antonelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Codazzi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Antonelli throws a head kick that misses.
Antonelli is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Codazzi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice body punch from Antonelli.
Antonelli is looking to clinch but Codazzi is avoiding it.
Codazzi tries to bum rush Antonelli with a series of wild strikes but Antonelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Codazzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Antonelli scores with a punch to the head.
Antonelli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Antonelli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Codazzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Antonelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antonelli throws a nice looking combination but Codazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Codazzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Codazzi defending well as Antonelli loads up on a big left hand.
Codazzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Codazzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Antonelli throws a sloppy head kick and Codazzi moves out of range easily.
Antonelli tries to land a front kick but Codazzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Antonelli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Codazzi counters with a three punch combo that has Antonelli backing up. Antonelli nods at Codazzi to acknowledge the strikes.
Antonelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Codazzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Codazzi throws a series of punches but Antonelli moves out of range.
Antonelli misses with a takedown
and Codazzi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Codazzi cracks Antonelli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Antonelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Codazzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Antonelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antonelli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Codazzi's waist but Codazzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Antonelli off to one side.
Codazzi closes the distance and lands a one-two.

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.
Antonelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Codazzi moves away.
Antonelli throws out a loose jab but Codazzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Codazzi scores with a one two! Antonelli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diego Codazzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danga de danga de dang - Codazzi scores with a four punch combination!
Fernando Antonelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonelli with a poor takedown
and Codazzi counters with a nice body shot.
Codazzi cracks a nice hook into Antonelli's ribs.
Antonelli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Antonelli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Codazzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Antonelli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Antonelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Codazzi lands the left hand.
Codazzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Antonelli's head.
Codazzi stuns Antonelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Codazzi blocks a jab.
Codazzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Antonelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Codazzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Codazzi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Codazzi!