PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Azzolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ismail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Azzolini
vs
Ismail

190 cm
24
230 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

205 cm
24
288 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

WIN Nutritional
WIN Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Douglas Azzolini !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Ismail!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azzolini digs a good hook to Ismail's body.
Ismail keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ismail misses with a few strikes there.
Azzolini throws a series of punches but Ismail moves out of range.
Ismail slips a jab and a cross from Azzolini .

Ismail clinches up against the cage.

Azzolini 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ismail throws a leg kick that misses.
Azzolini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ismail counters with a nice uppercut.
Azzolini misses with a looping left.

Ismail shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azzolini is trying to defend but Ismail finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Azzolini wants to get back to full guard but Ismail has mounted him!

Ismail stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Azzolini misses with a double jab

and Ismail counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ismail missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Azzolini is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azzolini is refusing to be controlled, as Ismail sits in half guard.
Ismail looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ismail has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Azzolini is pressing down on Ismail's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Ismail stands and steps away. Azzolini gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Azzolini misses with a hook to the body

and Ismail counters with a takedown into side control.
Ismail is looking to take a break and control but Azzolini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azzolini regains half guard.
Azzolini wants to get back to full guard.
Azzolini trying to control here.

Ismail is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azzolini is just riding it out for now. Ismail eventually gives up the hold.
Ismail looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ismail is looking for a kimura but Azzolini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ismail to get the leverage.
Azzolini tries to roll over but Ismail keeps him under control.
Ismail is thwarting Azzolini 's attempts to control the position.

Ismail is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azzolini defends it well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ismail!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismail fails with a takedown attempt.
Azzolini throws the left hand but Ismail avoids the punch easily.
Azzolini takes a swing at Ismail's ribcage but misses.
Carlos Ismail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azzolini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ismail cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ismail ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Azzolini does no damage.
Ismail falls off balance throwing a combination
and Azzolini counters with a left to the body.
Azzolini throws a hook but Ismail blocks it.
Ismail misses with an uppercut. Azzolini saw that one coming.
Azzolini throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ismail counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ismail.
A left hand lands to the body for Azzolini .
Ismail has Azzolini pressed against the cage, preventing Azzolini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ismail tries to pull guard but Azzolini won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Azzolini .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azzolini pushes Ismail back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Azzolini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ismail up against the cage.
Azzolini can't find room to land a body shot as Ismail controls the action.
Azzolini working hard to break the clinch.
Azzolini misses with a punch to the body.
Ismail jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Azzolini walks away with a smile on his face. Ismail gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Douglas Azzolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ismail.
Ismail with a nice cross.
Azzolini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ismail moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azzolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ismail rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azzolini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ismail avoids the body shot from Azzolini .
Ismail wants to clinch.
Azzolini misses with a body punch
and Ismail counters with a left to the body.
Azzolini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ismail counters with a left and a right that stings Azzolini .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ismail dominated that round.
That's time! Azzolini 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Azzolini throws a right and a left that Ismail avoids nicely.
Ismail tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Azzolini counters with a left and a right that stings Ismail.
Ismail throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Azzolini looks to land a combination but Ismail avoids it well.
Azzolini misses with a hook to the body

and Ismail counters with a single leg into guard. Azzolini didn't expect that.
Azzolini looking for a sweep. Not yet Azzolini , not yet.
Azzolini keeping moving, preventing Ismail from controlling successfully.
Ismail won't allow Azzolini to sweep him here.
Ismail passes Azzolini 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ismail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azzolini keeps working.
Ismail is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azzolini !
Azzolini tries to reverse the position but Ismail maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ismail trying to control but Azzolini is having none of it.
Ismail might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Azzolini kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Ismail stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ismail throws a right and a left that Azzolini avoids nicely.

Ismail clinches.
Ismail fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two 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.
Azzolini taking a breather.
Ismail tries to pull guard but Azzolini won't allow it.

Azzolini 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azzolini misses with a wild body shot.
Ismail avoids a kick to the body.
Azzolini slips a jab and a cross from Ismail.
A cross from Azzolini lands.
Ismail does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Azzolini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Ismail closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Azzolini did well to prevent Ismail getting side control.

Ismail decides to return to a standing position.
Azzolini looks to score with a jab to the body but Ismail is just out of range.

Ismail shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Azzolini napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Azzolini gets back to half guard.
Ismail stops Azzolini from getting back to his feet.
Azzolini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Azzolini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azzolini tries to roll over but Ismail keeps him under control.

Ismail wants to work for an arm triangle but Azzolini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Ismail gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Azzolini misses with a shot to the body
and Ismail counters with a two punch combo.
Azzolini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Ismail forces Azzolini back against the cage and clinches.
Ismail has Azzolini pressed against the cage, preventing Azzolini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ismail is trying to drag Azzolini to the mat but Azzolini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Douglas Azzolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ismail.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismail tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Azzolini .
Azzolini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ismail.
Azzolini cracks Ismail with a nice body shot.

Azzolini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Azzolini keeps the fight on the outside.
Azzolini works over Ismail's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Carlos Ismail has been cut.
Azzolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ismail bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azzolini misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azzolini lands a right hook to the body.
Douglas Azzolini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azzolini misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Douglas Azzolini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ismail's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A punch combination from Azzolini misses.

Ismail scores a takedown into full mount!
Azzolini regains half guard.
Azzolini tries to roll over but Ismail keeps him under control.

Azzolini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azzolini trying to control but Ismail postures up.
Carlos Ismail has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azzolini is looking for a sweep. Ismail is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ismail looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Ismail stands up from half guard.
Azzolini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Azzolini looks to land a left hand but Ismail moved out of range nicely.
Ismail fails to land the takedown.
Azzolini misses with a hook. Ismail ducked under it nicely.
Douglas Azzolini is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ismail gets the takedown into side control.

Ismail has hold of Azzolini 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Azzolini tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ismail cranks the arm and Azzolini screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Azzolini , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carlos Ismail!