PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amadeo Thevenet (ranked 2084 p4p, 2730 weight class) and Carlito Broxtino (ranked 251 p4p, 322 weight class). Carlito Broxtino is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Thevenet
vs
Broxtino

190 cm
20
252
4 - 0 - 0

192 cm
26
256
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amadeo Thevenet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlito Broxtino!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thevenet throws a sloppy body shot
and Broxtino counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Thevenet.
Thevenet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Broxtino scores with a shot to the body.
Broxtino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Broxtino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Broxtino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thevenet has time to react.
Thevenet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thevenet throws an off balance right hand

and Broxtino counters with a nice right hand that sends Thevenet toppling to the canvas! Thevenet scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Broxtino finish him?!
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!
Thevenet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broxtino throws out the jab.
Thevenet ducks under a wild hook from Broxtino.
Thevenet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thevenet cracks Broxtino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thevenet cracks Broxtino with an open hand slap.
Thevenet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Broxtino manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thevenet throws a body shot but no joy.

Thevenet shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Broxtino tries to roll over but Thevenet keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Thevenet.
Broxtino tries to roll over but Thevenet keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Broxtino can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thevenet slows the pace down in half guard.
Broxtino taking some punishment here, with Thevenet in his half guard.
Thevenet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Thevenet.
Broxtino wants to improve his position but Thevenet is controlling well.
Broxtino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Broxtino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thevenet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Broxtino wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thevenet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Broxtino is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thevenet connects with a nice short shot to Broxtino's temple.
Thevenet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broxtino wants to improve his position but Thevenet is controlling well.
Thevenet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Broxtino keeps working.
Broxtino wants to get back to his feet.
Broxtino tries to get to full guard but Thevenet has control of the leg.
Thevenet working over Broxtino with some ground and pound. Broxtino looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thevenet content to control rather than advance.
Thevenet lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broxtino tries to get to full guard but Thevenet has control of the leg.
Thevenet lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Broxtino quite badly. Broxtino pulls Thevenet in close trying to recover. Thevenet postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Broxtino on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Broxtino doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amadeo Thevenet!
Amadeo Thevenet opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.