PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santino Guditzelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and davie hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hogan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stand BY Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guditzelli
vs
hogan

175 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Santino Guditzelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, davie hogan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guditzelli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten hogan somewhat.

hogan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guditzelli did well to prevent hogan getting side control.
Guditzelli is looking for a sweep. hogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
hogan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guditzelli defending well though.
Guditzelli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guditzelli tries to get out of the position.
hogan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
hogan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
hogan throwing shots but Guditzelli is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
hogan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
hogan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
hogan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
hogan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guditzelli defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
hogan tries to pass to full mount but Guditzelli defends it.
hogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guditzelli's head.
hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
hogan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guditzelli blocking the ground and pound attempt from hogan.
hogan misses with a head shot. Guditzelli uses the momentum to regain guard.
hogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guditzelli is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Guditzelli has wrist control.
hogan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
hogan postures up in Guditzelli's guard and throws a big left but Guditzelli blocks it.
hogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
hogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Guditzelli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from hogan.
hogan postures up in Guditzelli's guard and throws a big left but Guditzelli blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
hogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guditzelli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Guditzelli has wrist control.
hogan throwing strikes from guard but Guditzelli blocks nicely.
hogan thows a big elbow that misses.
Guditzelli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guditzelli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from hogan.
Guditzelli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
hogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guditzelli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guditzelli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guditzelli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
hogan throwing strikes from guard but Guditzelli blocks nicely.
hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
hogan postures up in Guditzelli's guard and throws a big left but Guditzelli blocks it.
hogan thows a big elbow that misses.
hogan throwing strikes from guard but Guditzelli blocks nicely.
hogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
hogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
hogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guditzelli tries to avoid it but hogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guditzelli to the ground. Guditzelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
hogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from hogan. Those never looked like landing.

hogan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guditzelli's guard.
Guditzelli is controlling hogan's posture.
hogan thows a big elbow that misses.
Guditzelli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for hogan on the ground.
Guditzelli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
hogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guditzelli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
hogan postures up in Guditzelli's guard and throws a big left but Guditzelli blocks it.
hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Guditzelli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guditzelli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
hogan thows a big elbow that misses.
hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guditzelli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
hogan thows a big elbow that misses.
hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
hogan with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Guditzelli has wrist control.
hogan throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
hogan postures up in Guditzelli's guard and throws a big left but Guditzelli blocks it.
Guditzelli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from hogan.
hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
hogan throwing strikes but missing.
hogan with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hogan thows a big elbow that misses.
hogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
hogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guditzelli's head.
Guditzelli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
hogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guditzelli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
hogan postures up in Guditzelli's guard and throws a big left but Guditzelli blocks it.
hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Guditzelli has wrist control.
hogan thows a big elbow that misses.
Guditzelli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
hogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
hogan throwing strikes from guard but Guditzelli blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells hogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
hogan landing with the ground and pound.
hogan postures up in Guditzelli's guard and throws a big left but Guditzelli blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guditzelli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

davie hogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

hogan looks for a takedown but Guditzelli sprawls well.
Guditzelli lands a nice looking kick to the body. hogan takes a step back to recover.
Guditzelli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guditzelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from hogan.
Guditzelli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Guditzelli scores with a push kick.
Guditzelli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like davie hogan has been cut.
hogan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guditzelli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guditzelli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Guditzelli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on hogan. That did some damage!
Both fighters circling a little - Guditzelli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guditzelli.
Guditzelli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guditzelli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
hogan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guditzelli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guditzelli connects with an inside leg kick.
hogan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Guditzelli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guditzelli feints and then cracks hogan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow hogan down.
Guditzelli thows a body kick. hogan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Guditzelli thows a body kick. hogan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Santino Guditzelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Guditzelli throws a front kick that sends hogan stumbling back into the cage.
Guditzelli thumps hogan with a low kick.
Guditzelli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Guditzelli feints and then cracks hogan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow hogan down.
Guditzelli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guditzelli connects with a leg kick. hogan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Guditzelli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
hogan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guditzelli. Guditzelli obviously looking to wear him down.
Guditzelli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Guditzelli keeps hogan at a distance using the push kick.
hogan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guditzelli.
Nice body kick there by Guditzelli.
Santino Guditzelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
hogan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guditzelli can pounce on him.
davie hogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
hogan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guditzelli lets loose with a powerful body kick. hogan will feel that in the morning.
hogan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santino Guditzelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of davie hogan.
Guditzelli scores with a nice body kick.
Guditzelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guditzelli lands a front kick.
Guditzelli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
hogan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guditzelli can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guditzelli.
A solid body kick from Guditzelli.
Guditzelli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Guditzelli throws a nice inside leg kick.
davie hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guditzelli throws a leg kick which misses hogan's front leg but catches the back leg as hogan tries to avoid it.
hogan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guditzelli throws a leg kick which misses hogan's front leg but catches the back leg as hogan tries to avoid it.
Guditzelli fakes the leg kick and cracks hogan in the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guditzelli.
Guditzelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and hogan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hogan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guditzelli.
Guditzelli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Guditzelli.
Guditzelli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guditzelli.
Guditzelli is looking to slow hogan down with leg kicks.
Guditzelli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on hogan. That did some damage!
davie hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guditzelli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
hogan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
hogan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guditzelli.
hogan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Guditzelli is looking to slow hogan down with leg kicks.
Guditzelli pushes hogan away with a front kick.
Guditzelli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guditzelli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guditzelli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guditzelli cracks the inside of hogan's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guditzelli throws a front kick that sends hogan stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! hogan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Guditzelli - the referee stops the clock and hogan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Guditzelli. hogan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
hogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guditzelli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten hogan somewhat.
Guditzelli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guditzelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Guditzelli.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guditzelli, right into the meat.
Crunch! Guditzelli slams his shin into hogan's torso.
Guditzelli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Guditzelli scores with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! hogan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Guditzelli - the referee stops the clock and hogan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Guditzelli. hogan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guditzelli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
hogan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Guditzelli.
Guditzelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that hogan can do to turn this around?
Guditzelli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Santino Guditzelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guditzelli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
hogan moves away from the strike by Guditzelli.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santino Guditzelli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think hogan 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!