PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Cassadiene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Broa Ling (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.

Cassadiene
vs
Ling

179 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruno Cassadiene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Broa Ling!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cassadiene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ling somewhat.
Cassadiene takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ling tries for a takedown but Cassadiene sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cassadiene tries to clinch
letting Ling counter with a right hand.
Cassadiene fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassadiene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassadiene appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ling dives in for a single leg takedown but Cassadiene sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bruno Cassadiene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broa Ling.
Cassadiene lands a body shot.
Ling throws a combination. Cassadiene tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cassadiene misses with a takedown attempt

and Ling counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cassadiene manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ling postures up in Cassadiene's guard and throws a big left but Cassadiene blocks it.
Cassadiene wants to stand but Ling is controlling the position.
Cassadiene trying to control the position.
Cassadiene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ling.
Cassadiene keeping full guard, as Ling tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ling preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ling.

Cassadiene explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ling avoids the head kick by Cassadiene.
Ling feints the counter takedown.
Cassadiene moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cassadiene jabs Ling to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cassadiene lands a head kick. Ling smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling tries for a takedown but Cassadiene circles away easily
and Cassadiene counters with a thumping low kick.
Ling looks winded!
Cassadiene tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ling swivels and escapes.
Cassadiene lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ling at a distance.
Ling goes for a double leg but Cassadiene avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cassadiene continues to drive forward.
Cassadiene is looking for a counter combo.
Ling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cassadiene shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ling but Ling pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Ling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ling tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassadiene swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassadiene shoots in looking for a takedown but Ling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cassadiene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cassadiene defends well and Ling ends up having to push Cassadiene into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cassadiene blocks the body kick.
Donk. Cassadiene catches Ling right on the button with a cross.
Cassadiene tries to clinch up.
Cassadiene gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ling counters by moving into the clinch.
Ling gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cassadiene being controlled against the cage.
Ling is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bruno Cassadiene will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ling scores with a jab to the body.
Bruno Cassadiene is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassadiene fails with a takedown attempt.
Cassadiene tries to close the distance and clinch but Ling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cassadiene throws a jab when Ling was well out of range.
Ling steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cassadiene.
Cassadiene fails with the takedown
and Ling counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ling showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cassadiene moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cassadiene is adopting a defensive guard.
Ling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ling works over Cassadiene with some ground and pound from guard.

Cassadiene is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ling presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cassadiene just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ling tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cassadiene just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ling is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cassadiene to keep the fight standing.
Bruno Cassadiene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broa Ling.
Ling has Cassadiene pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cassadiene manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ling is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cassadiene gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassadiene is trying to push Ling away but Ling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ling lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cassadiene presses Ling against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cassadiene is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ling goes for a takedown attempt but Cassadiene pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassadiene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ling looks to land a combination. Cassadiene sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cassadiene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ling sprawls well. Ling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cassadiene gets slowly back to his feet.
Ling leaves Cassadiene with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Cassadiene backs off Ling throws a huge counter combo but Cassadiene manages to avoid it all.

Cassadiene gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ling to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Cassadiene pushes Ling off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ling drives through and clinches with Cassadiene against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ling is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cassadiene really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cassadiene gets underhooks to prevent Ling's takedown attempt.
Cassadiene gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ling.
Ling tries for a takedown but Cassadiene manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Broa Ling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Cassadiene lands with a nice body kick.
Cassadiene tries to clinch up but Ling circles away and keeps his distance.
Ling feints the counter takedown.
Cassadiene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassadiene sets himself, and Ling steps forward looking for the clinch! Cassadiene avoids it this time.
Ling slaps away a takedown attempt from Cassadiene, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cassadiene defends it well.
Ling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cassadiene.

Ling manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cassadiene on his heels. He'll look to pass Cassadiene's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassadiene keeping moving, preventing Ling from controlling successfully.
Cassadiene wants to stand and escape but Ling is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling throws a big right hand that misses.
Ling throws a strike but Cassadiene rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cassadiene wants to stand and escape but instead Ling has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Cassadiene looking for a guillotine here but Ling defends easily.
Cassadiene wants to sweep here but Ling controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling chips away with some ground and pound.
Ling won't allow Cassadiene to get back to his feet.
Ling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Ling gets to his feet. Cassadiene looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Ling shoots in and bounces Cassadiene off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cassadiene trying to keep a closed guard but Ling is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassadiene looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ling is one step ahead there.
Ling scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cassadiene not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Cassadiene looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ling has picked Cassadiene up and slammed him! Cassadiene can't keep hold of the triangle and Ling manages to pass to side control!
Cassadiene on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Ling looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ling working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassadiene takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cassadiene takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Broa Ling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ling cracks Cassadiene with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ling cracks Cassadiene with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ling lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cassadiene down.
Ling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cassadiene keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Broa Ling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ling has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Broa Ling!