PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Louis Arther Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Totti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arther Cane
vs
Totti

185 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Louis Arther Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francesco Totti!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arther Cane stuffs the takedown attempt from Totti. Totti gets slowly back to his feet.
Arther Cane leaves Totti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Totti shoots in looking for a takedown. Arther Cane tries to sprawl out of it but Totti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Arther Cane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Louis Arther Cane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Totti.
Totti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Totti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arther Cane is fending him off so far but Totti persists. Nope, Arther Cane circles away and we're back to standing.
Arther Cane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Totti has time to react.
Totti shoots in but no luck this time.
Arther Cane takes a swing at Totti's ribcage but misses.
Totti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Arther Cane gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Arther Cane jumps guard and drags Totti to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Arther Cane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Totti's guard.

Totti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Totti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arther Cane is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arther Cane stands up from Totti's guard - Arther Cane perhaps looking for a knockout.
Totti looks gassed!
Arther Cane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Totti shoots in for a takedown but Arther Cane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Arther Cane rushes Totti and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Arther Cane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Arther Cane closes the distance and clinches.
Totti jumps guard but Arther Cane stands there with Totti around his waist. Totti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Arther Cane breaks from the clinch.

Arther Cane forces Totti back against the ropes and clinches.

Arther Cane has hold of one of Totti's legs. Totti is fighting the takedown attempt but Arther Cane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Arther Cane wants to get up but he can't break Totti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Arther Cane decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Totti, up you get!
Nice straight punches there by Arther Cane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arther Cane.
Totti shoots in for a takedown but Arther Cane shows good takedown defense.
Totti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arther Cane's waist but Arther Cane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Totti off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arther Cane has taken the fight to the clinch.

Arther Cane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Francesco Totti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arther Cane throws a series of punches but Totti avoids them all with ease.
Arther Cane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Totti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from Arther Cane both land. Nice combination.

Arther Cane clinches up against the ropes.

Arther Cane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Totti needs to keep his hands up - Arther Cane had a free shot at his head there.
Louis Arther Cane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arther Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Totti manages to avoid it.

Arther Cane clinches up against the ropes.

Arther Cane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Arther Cane clinches.
Totti tries to pull guard but Arther Cane holds him up against the ropes and eventually Totti drops back down to his feet.

Arther Cane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arther Cane scores with a shot to the body.
Arther Cane throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arther Cane throws a right and a left that Totti avoids nicely.

Arther Cane closes the distance and pushes Totti back into the ropes.

Arther Cane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arther Cane. Totti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arther Cane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Totti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Totti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arther Cane.
Arther Cane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arther Cane lands a nice shot to the body.
Arther Cane digs a good hook to Totti's body.

Arther Cane instigates a clinch.

Arther Cane jumps into guard, dragging Totti to the mat.
Arther Cane pulls Totti in close to his closed guard and prevents Totti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arther Cane is looking to stand up but Totti isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arther Cane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Totti is one step ahead there.

Totti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Totti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Totti pushing down on Arther Cane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Totti is thwarting Arther Cane's attempts to control the position.
Arther Cane works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Totti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Arther Cane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Arther Cane has escaped and now he's on top!

Totti has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Arther Cane is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Totti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Arther Cane 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.

Totti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arther Cane as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Totti is defended easily by Arther Cane.
Arther Cane fails to land with a series of punches.
Totti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arther Cane as he avoids it easily.
Louis Arther Cane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Totti.

Arther Cane moves into range and clinches up with Totti.

Arther Cane breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arther Cane thows a body shot but no joy.
Totti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arther Cane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arther Cane is looking to wear down Totti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Arther Cane closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Arther Cane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arther Cane lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arther Cane works over Totti's head and body with a nice combination.
Arther Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arther Cane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arther Cane misses with the combination.

Arther Cane moves into range and clinches up with Totti.

Arther Cane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Totti regains guard.

Totti looking for a guillotine here but Arther Cane defends easily.

Totti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arther Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Totti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Totti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arther Cane defends it easily.
Totti keeping moving, preventing Arther Cane from controlling successfully.

Arther Cane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Totti keeping moving, preventing Arther Cane from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Totti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totti has a takedown stuffed.
Arther Cane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arther Cane connects with a crisp jab.
Arther Cane scores with a jab to the body.
Arther Cane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Totti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arther Cane is fending him off so far but Totti persists. Nope, Arther Cane circles away and we're back to standing.
Louis Arther Cane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arther Cane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arther Cane wants it to stay on the feet.
Totti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arther Cane avoids it really well and circles away.
Arther Cane lands with a cross.
Totti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Totti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arther Cane walks away with a smile on his face. Totti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Arther Cane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Totti, pushing him back against the ropes.

Arther Cane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Totti.
Arther Cane fails to land with a series of punches.
Totti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arther Cane circles away.
Totti shoots for a takedown but Arther Cane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Totti scores a takedown into full mount!

Totti jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Arther Cane is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Arther Cane and Totti has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Arther Cane is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Arther Cane dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Totti closes the distance and clinches up with Arther Cane, looking for a takedown. Totti pushes Arther Cane against the ropes but Arther Cane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Totti closes the distance and clinches up with Arther Cane, looking for a takedown. Totti pushes Arther Cane against the ropes but Arther Cane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Arther Cane.
Totti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arther Cane avoids it really well and circles away.
Louis Arther Cane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Totti.

Arther Cane has taken the fight to the clinch.

Arther Cane jumps guard.
Arther Cane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Totti with the active half guard here but Arther Cane passes nicely into side control.
Arther Cane connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Totti some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arther Cane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Totti will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Totti manages to get back to half guard.
Arther Cane working Totti over with strikes.
Totti is not content to let Arther Cane control the position.
Totti is looking for a sweep. Arther Cane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Totti looking for submissions off his back.

Totti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arther Cane is keen to just control but Totti is a slippery customer.
Francesco Totti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Arther Cane. No joy for Totti on that attempt.
Totti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arther Cane sprawls well. Arther Cane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Totti gets slowly back to his feet.
Arther Cane is looking to clinch.
Arther Cane tries to close the distance and clinch but Totti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Totti shoots in and drives through. Arther Cane sprawls well.
Totti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arther Cane as he avoids it easily.
Arther Cane tries to clinch up.
Totti shoots in and drives through. Arther Cane sprawls well.
Arther Cane throws a jab when Totti was well out of range.
Horrible takedown by Totti or perhaps it was just good defense by Arther Cane which made him look bad.
Arther Cane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Totti.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arther Cane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Totti.
Arther Cane stuffs the takedown attempt from Totti. Totti gets slowly back to his feet.
Arther Cane is looking to clinch but Totti is avoiding it.
Totti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arther Cane circles away.
Totti looks for a takedown but Arther Cane sprawls well.
Arther Cane takes a swing at Totti's ribcage but misses.
Totti shoots in for a takedown but Arther Cane shows good takedown defense.
Totti looks for a takedown but Arther Cane sprawls well.
Arther Cane tries to close the distance and clinch but Totti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arther Cane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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.
Totti shoots in but Arther Cane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arther Cane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Totti.
Arther Cane digs a good body shot into Totti's ribs.
Totti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Arther Cane clinches up against the ropes.
Arther Cane prevents the takedown attempt.

Arther Cane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Totti regains guard.
Totti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Totti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arther Cane defends it easily.

Arther Cane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Arther Cane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arther Cane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Louis Arther Cane!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Louis Arther Cane!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Louis Arther Cane!

Louis Arther Cane wins by unanimous decision!