PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Del Geno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweeney Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Geno's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Santino Marella - La Vittoria. Todd is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Never Forget, Never Forgive... Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Del Geno
vs
Todd

159 cm
26
146 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

169 cm
28
154 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emilio Del Geno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sweeney Todd!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Geno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Del Geno misses with a takedown attempt
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Del Geno thinking.
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Del Geno's head backwards.
Del Geno doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Todd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Geno lands a right hook to the body.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd takes a swing at Del Geno's ribcage but misses.
Todd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Todd wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Del Geno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todd misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Todd.
Todd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Del Geno with a poor takedown
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Geno misses with a takedown

and Todd holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Todd.
Del Geno can't get the takedown.
Todd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Todd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Del Geno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Todd lands with a light punch inside.
Todd holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Geno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Todd but Todd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Del Geno moved out of range.
Del Geno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Del Geno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Del Geno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Del Geno fails to land the takedown.
Del Geno slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Geno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Todd counters with a series of strikes. Del Geno will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd tests Del Geno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Del Geno at a distance.
Todd has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Todd scores with a hook.

Todd forces Del Geno back against the cage and clinches.
Todd looking to throw knees to the head but Del Geno is blocking nicely.
Todd lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Todd is pushing Del Geno up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Del Geno blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Geno's elbow.
Todd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Del Geno.
Del Geno working hard to break the clinch.
Todd lands an elbow inside that Del Geno shrugs off.
Todd misses with some punches.
Del Geno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Todd looking to throw knees to the head but Del Geno is blocking nicely.
Todd works on Del Geno's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Geno is looking to take this one to the mat.
Del Geno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sweeney Todd dominated that round.
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.

Del Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Del Geno shoots in and drives through. Todd sprawls well.
Del Geno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Del Geno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Del Geno. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Del Geno in his tracks.
Todd looks to land a combination but Del Geno avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Del Geno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Todd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Del Geno somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Del Geno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Geno with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Del Geno.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Del Geno down.
Del Geno takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Geno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Todd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Del Geno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Del Geno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Todd is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Todd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Todd wants to pass the guard but Del Geno is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Geno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Todd is doing well to control the position and prevent Del Geno from advancing to side control.

Todd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Del Geno pulls his head out easily.
Del Geno is pressing down on Todd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Todd is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Del Geno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Todd is trying to get back to full guard.
Del Geno is looking to pass Todd's guard but actually Todd recovers to full guard.
Del Geno stopping the sweep attempt from Todd.

Todd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Del Geno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Del Geno wants to pass the guard but Todd is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd pulls Del Geno in close to prevent any damage.
Todd keeping full guard, as Del Geno tries to pass.
Todd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Todd lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Del Geno!
Del Geno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Todd with shots to the head and body - Del Geno looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Geno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Todd unloading with bombs!
Sweeney Todd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Todd trying to control but Del Geno is having none of it.
Todd cracks Del Geno with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Geno bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Del Geno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Todd looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Geno wants to pass the guard but Todd is keeping the position.
Todd controls Del Geno momentarily but Del Geno frees himself.

Del Geno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sweeney Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Del Geno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Sweeney Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Del Geno with a poor takedown
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Todd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Del Geno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Del Geno shoots in but no luck this time.
Todd jabs at Del Geno's body.
Del Geno slips a jab and a cross from Todd.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Del Geno avoids it.
Del Geno misses with a takedown attempt
and Del Geno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Del Geno. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Geno shoots in looking for a takedown but Todd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Del Geno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
Del Geno takes a shot right to the bread basket.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Del Geno enables Todd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Del Geno manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Geno keeping full guard, as Todd tries to pass.
Todd trying to control but Del Geno is working from the bottom.
Todd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Todd stands and throws Del Geno's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Todd trying to control the position but Del Geno is working away.
Del Geno wants to control but Todd postures up.
Todd lands some shots froms side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Geno is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Todd working the head and body with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Del Geno wants to control but Todd postures up.
Del Geno tries to bench press Todd off him but Todd keeps the position.
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todd lands a decent elbow from side control.
Del Geno on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Del Geno is not content to let Todd control the position.
Todd scores with punches from side control.
Del Geno manages to get back to half guard.
Todd trying to control the action but Del Geno is working from the bottom.
Todd controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Geno trying to hold on to Todd's head to control him but Todd postures up.
Todd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Todd trying to control from half guard but Del Geno is working away.
Sweeney Todd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Todd slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sweeney Todd was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Del Geno shoots in for a takedown but Todd shows good takedown defense.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
Todd lands a nice shot that snaps Del Geno's head back.
Emilio Del Geno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Del Geno scores with a takedown into Todd's guard.
Todd wants to sweep here but Del Geno controlling him for the moment.
Todd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Del Geno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Todd swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sweeney Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Todd 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sweeney Todd!
After the fight, Sweeney Todd was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.