PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 800 p4p, 1082 weight class) and Tobig Tofail (ranked 134 p4p, 173 weight class). Nicoletta comes into the arena with For Once In My Life blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nicoletta
vs
Tofail

190 cm
31
210
22 - 11 - 0

191 cm
34
210
29 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Casimiro Nicoletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobig Tofail!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tofail throws a hook but Nicoletta avoids it easily.
Nicoletta connects with a single shot there.
Tofail lands a glancing blow to the side of Nicoletta's head.
Tofail avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tofail! But no joy.
Nicoletta scores with a hook.
Tofail ducks under a wild hook from Nicoletta.
Tofail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicoletta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tofail scores with a sloppy right hand. Nicoletta should have avoided that one.
Nicoletta tries to clinch up
and Tofail counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tofail swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicoletta is looking to counter punch.
Nicoletta misses with a body kick.
Nicoletta misses with a leg kick
and Tofail counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tofail moves out of range as Nicoletta throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Tofail on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail cracks Nicoletta with an open hand slap.
Tofail scores with a punch to the head.
Tofail misses with a jab to the body
enabling Nicoletta to counter with a crisp jab.
Tofail misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tofail rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nicoletta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nicoletta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nicoletta throws a sloppy head kick
and Tofail counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nicoletta throws out a loose jab but Tofail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Tofail.
Tofail scores with a nice body kick.
Tofail misses with a hook. Nicoletta ducked under it nicely.
Nicoletta swings for the body but Tofail moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicoletta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tofail was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicoletta.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nicoletta.
Tofail throws out a counter right but Nicoletta avoids it with no problem.
Nicoletta misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tofail.
Nice defenses there by Tofail.
Nicoletta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicoletta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tofail swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tofail is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nicoletta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nicoletta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tofail throws out a counter right but Nicoletta avoids it with no problem.
Nicoletta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nicoletta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tofail - the referee stops the clock and Nicoletta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tofail. Nicoletta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tofail avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nicoletta takes a swing at Tofail's ribcage but misses.
Nicoletta walks into a stiff left hand from Tofail.
Tobig Tofail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Tofail coming out on top.
Nicoletta throws a jab when Tofail was well out of range.
Tofail digs a good hook to Nicoletta's body.
Tofail tries to land a body kick
and Nicoletta counters with a right hand to the body.
Nicoletta walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tofail slips a jab from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tofail moves away.
Nicoletta swings for the body but Tofail moves out of range.
Tofail misses with a body shot.
Nicoletta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicoletta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tofail there.
Tofail misses with a right hand

and Nicoletta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nicoletta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tofail is trying to push Nicoletta away but Nicoletta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tofail blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Tofail pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tofail bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicoletta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicoletta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicoletta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta ducks under a wild hook from Tofail.
Tofail keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tofail lands with a hook. Nicoletta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tofail connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicoletta misses with a straight right.
Tofail stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tofail fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicoletta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicoletta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tofail at a distance.
Nicoletta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicoletta. Tofail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tofail catches Nicoletta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tofail scores with a punch to the head.
Nicoletta misses the shot to the body.
Nicoletta throws an off balance right hand
and Tofail counters with a nice body shot.
Tofail slips under a jab from Nicoletta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobig Tofail dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tofail throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nicoletta counters with a nice uppercut.
Tofail uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nicoletta is looking to land body kicks.
Tofail throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Nicoletta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicoletta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tofail misses with a right hand
and Nicoletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tofail cracks Nicoletta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tofail connects with a single shot there.
Nicoletta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tofail moves away.
Nicoletta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tofail looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tofail lands a lovely overhand right.
Tofail bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nicoletta's head.
Tofail takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tofail connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tofail wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tobig Tofail seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tofail's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nicoletta under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Nicoletta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicoletta defending well as Tofail loads up on a big left hand.
Nicoletta ducks under a wild hook from Tofail.
A swing and a miss from Nicoletta.
The crowd cheers as Tofail lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nicoletta doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Tofail catches Nicoletta right on the button with a cross.
Tofail lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nicoletta at a distance.
Nicoletta throws a good cross that connects.
Nicoletta throws a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Tofail catches Nicoletta right on the button with a cross.
Nicoletta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tofail pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicoletta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tofail.
Nicoletta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicoletta digs a good body shot into Tofail's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tofail blocks a head kick by Nicoletta.
Nice uppercut there from Tofail.
Tofail throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicoletta counters with a nice body kick.
Nicoletta thuds a left hand into Tofail's body.
Nicoletta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tofail smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nicoletta closes the distance but Tofail moves to the side
and Tofail counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicoletta throws a jab but it's blocked by Tofail.
Nice shot by Tofail.
Tofail throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicoletta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Nicoletta clinches with his opponent.

Tofail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tofail jabs Nicoletta to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nicoletta tries to close the distance and clinch but Tofail swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicoletta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tofail throws an overhand right that lands on Nicoletta's shoulder, as Nicoletta tries to avoid the shot.
Nicoletta moves forwards but Tofail connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nicoletta slips under a jab from Tofail.
Nicoletta misses with the body kick
and Tofail counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicoletta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tofail counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicoletta tries to clinch up.
Nicoletta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tofail swings for the body but Nicoletta moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicoletta.
Tofail throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicoletta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tofail fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nicoletta on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tofail throws a jab when Nicoletta was well out of range.
Tofail misses with a body kick.
Nicoletta is looking to counter punch.

Nicoletta moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicoletta swings wildly with an uppercut but Tofail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicoletta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nicoletta tries to throw a body punch but Tofail avoids it by throwing Nicoletta back against the cage.
Nicoletta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicoletta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicoletta swings wildly with an uppercut but Tofail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicoletta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tofail.
Tofail takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicoletta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tofail or not.
Nicoletta misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobig Tofail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tofail bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tofail scores with a punch to the head.
Nicoletta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicoletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tofail.
Tofail connects with a crisp jab.
Tofail swings for the body but Nicoletta moves out of range.
Tofail connects with a single shot there.
Tofail connects with a crisp jab.
Nicoletta throws out a loose jab but Tofail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicoletta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tofail to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicoletta is looking to clinch but Tofail is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicoletta misses the target.
Tofail follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tofail lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab lands there for Nicoletta.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail tries to land a front kick but Nicoletta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tofail misses with a hook

and Nicoletta counters by moving into the clinch.
Tofail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tofail looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tofail blocks an uppercut.
Nicoletta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tofail's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicoletta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicoletta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Tofail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tofail is looking to land body kicks.
Tofail lands a jab to the nose.
Nicoletta tried to score with a low kick but Tofail checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nicoletta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nicoletta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tofail throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Tofail lands.
Tofail looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicoletta is just out of range.
Nicoletta motions for Tofail to come forward. Nicoletta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nicoletta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicoletta misses with a body shot.
Nicoletta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tofail connects with a crisp jab.
Casimiro Nicoletta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tofail ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicoletta.
Tofail connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nicoletta momentarily.
Tofail is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tofail moves out of range of the strikes.
Tofail lands with an uppercut that bounces Nicoletta off the cage and back into range.
Tofail connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nicoletta.
Tofail dips to his left and cracks Nicoletta with an uppercut!
Nicoletta misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Tofail.
Nicoletta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tofail.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicoletta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicoletta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tofail tries to land a front kick but Nicoletta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tofail swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicoletta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Tofail - just one landing.
Nicoletta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tofail bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Nicoletta misses.
A little jabbing left from Tofail on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tofail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nicoletta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicoletta staying out of range there.
Tofail scores with a jab to the head.
Tofail lands with a hook. Nicoletta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tofail bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicoletta's head backwards.
Nicoletta misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobig Tofail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tofail winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobig Tofail!
After the fight, Tobig Tofail 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.