PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Desantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Desantis
vs
Cigano

225 cm
28
265 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

208 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tj Desantis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Cigano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desantis has his takedown stuffed

and Cigano counters with a shoot takedown. Desantis fights it but they end up in guard.
Cigano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Desantis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cigano trying to control but Desantis is working from the bottom.
Desantis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Desantis lands a big elbow.

It looks like Joey Cigano has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desantis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Desantis wants to control the pace but Cigano is squirming around nicely.
Desantis looking to finish with strikes here!

Desantis gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Cigano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Desantis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigano fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Desantis is defended easily by Cigano.

Cigano shoots in and gets a takedown into Desantis's guard.
Desantis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Desantis wants to get back to his feet but Cigano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Desantis wants to sweep here but Cigano controlling him for the moment.
Cigano connects with a couple of short punches.
Cigano scoring with some ground and pound.
Desantis keeping full guard, as Cigano tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cigano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cigano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Desantis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Joey Cigano has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Desantis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cigano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cigano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tj Desantis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desantis has his hands on Cigano's head, controlling the position.
Desantis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cigano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desantis is keeping the position for now.
Desantis is trying to keep Cigano in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cigano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cigano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desantis looking for a sweep. Not yet Desantis, not yet.
Cigano throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Desantis is on top in guard.
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!
Desantis wants to stand but Cigano is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cigano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Desantis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cigano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cigano prevents Desantis from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Cigano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Cigano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Desantis with a poor takedown

and Cigano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Desantis's guard.
Cigano is looking to work some ground and pound but Desantis has wrist control.
Cigano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Desantis trying to control the position.
Cigano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desantis controls Cigano momentarily but Cigano frees himself.
Cigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Desantis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cigano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Desantis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cigano landing some decent shots from guard.
Desantis keeping moving, preventing Cigano from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joey Cigano.
Desantis shoots and misses

and Cigano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Desantis is looking to control Cigano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Desantis avoid being mounted?
Desantis is looking to improve his position.
Cigano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Desantis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cigano wants to free his trapped foot but Desantis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cigano is trying to control. Desantis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cigano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Joey Cigano hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Desantis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cigano did well to prevent Desantis getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Cigano looking for submissions off his back.
Cigano manages to get to full guard.
Desantis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Desantis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cigano is keeping the position for now.
Desantis trying to control the position from guard on top but Cigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cigano trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Desantis looking to sit in guard and control but Cigano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cigano wants to pass the guard but Desantis is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cigano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Desantis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cigano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Desantis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cigano is just riding it out for now. Desantis eventually gives up the hold.
Desantis trying to control the action but Cigano is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cigano is trying to stand.

Desantis seems to be working for a kimura but Cigano defends the submission attempt.

Desantis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cigano tries to get to full guard but Desantis has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cigano is pressing down on Desantis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desantis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Desantis preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Cigano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Cigano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Desantis has his takedown stuffed

and Cigano counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Desantis!
The referee warns Desantis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

It looks like Tj Desantis has been cut.
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!
Cigano working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Tj Desantis's cut is getting worse.
Desantis is looking to get to half guard.
Desantis is squirming around, avoiding Cigano's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Cigano.
Cigano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Desantis is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Cigano! Desantis is hurt baaadly! Cigano is firing away with more strikes - Desantis is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Cigano!