PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Ghilotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ghilotti
vs
Jazz

186 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Ghilotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugh Jazz!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ghilotti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ghilotti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jazz working to try and regain half guard.
Ghilotti wants to control the pace but Jazz is squirming around nicely.
Ghilotti scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jazz?
Jazz is squirming around, avoiding Ghilotti's attempts to control the action.
Ghilotti controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jazz is looking to improve his position but Ghilotti isn't that keen on the idea.
Jazz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ghilotti lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ghilotti avoids the attempt from Jazz to control.
Ghilotti in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jazz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jazz wants to hold on but Ghilotti pushes him away.
Ghilotti connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Ghilotti.
Ghilotti looking to control but Jazz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Ghilotti is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jazz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jazz!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jazz is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghilotti has wrist control.
Ghilotti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ghilotti tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jazz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ghilotti trying to control the position here.
Jazz won't allow Ghilotti to sweep him here.
Jazz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ghilotti pulls Jazz in close to prevent any damage.
Ghilotti working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Frank Ghilotti has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ghilotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghilotti throws a right hand that Jazz ducks under and follows up with a left that Jazz also avoids with ease.
Jazz scores with a jab to the head.
Jazz gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Ghilotti feints and as Jazz raises his hands in defense, Ghilotti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ghilotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jazz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jazz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ghilotti is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jazz trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Ghilotti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jazz tries to clinch up.
Ghilotti wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Jazz as Ghilotti shoots in.

Ghilotti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jazz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jazz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ghilotti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jazz is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank Ghilotti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghilotti is looking to take a break and control but Jazz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ghilotti scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jazz trying to remain calm as Ghilotti controls from the top position.
Check out the look on Ghilotti's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jazz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Jazz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ghilotti trying to control the position but Jazz is working away.
Ghilotti controls the position.
Ghilotti trying to control the action but Jazz is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Ghilotti wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ghilotti misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghilotti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jazz.

Ghilotti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghilotti lands in his opponent's guard.
Ghilotti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jazz is proving hard to escape from.
Jazz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jazz is looking to stand up but Ghilotti isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghilotti wants to control from the top but Jazz keeps moving.
Jazz trying to control the position.

Frank Ghilotti has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Ghilotti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jazz is breathing heavily.
Ghilotti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ghilotti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jazz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Ghilotti dominated that second round.
That's time! Ghilotti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jazz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ghilotti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Ghilotti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ghilotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jazz keeps working.
Jazz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ghilotti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jazz is trying to escape the position but Ghilotti is controlling the position.
Ghilotti wants to stand but Jazz has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghilotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jazz keeps working.
Ghilotti throws a strike aimed at the side of Jazz's head but Jazz avoids it well.

Ghilotti stands up.
Jazz tries to bum rush Ghilotti with a series of wild strikes but Ghilotti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jazz.

Ghilotti has Jazz up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jazz as Ghilotti tries to tie him up.
Jazz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Ghilotti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jazz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ghilotti wants to control the position but Jazz frees himself and scrambles - Ghilotti manages to regain control in side control.
Ghilotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jazz can do to turn this around?
Jazz is trying to control Ghilotti's posture but Ghilotti avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jazz is looking to reverse the position.
Jazz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jazz wants to control but Ghilotti postures up.

Ghilotti stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ghilotti shoots in and bounces Jazz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ghilotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Jazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hugh Jazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jazz is looking to stand up but Ghilotti isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Ghilotti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ghilotti 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Ghilotti!