PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deloris Bookake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni
vs
Bookake

185 cm
22
178 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

183 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite 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 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deloris Bookake!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bookake fails with the takedown.
Bookake has his takedown stuffed
and Buonarroti Simoni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bookake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deloris Bookake.
Bookake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buonarroti Simoni sprawls well. Buonarroti Simoni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bookake gets slowly back to his feet.
Deloris Bookake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bookake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bookake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bookake ducks right into an uppercut from Buonarroti Simoni.
Bookake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Bookake drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Buonarroti Simoni sneaks back into half guard.
Bookake thows a huge punch but Buonarroti Simoni dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bookake lands with a punch from half guard.
Bookake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bookake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bookake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bookake throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Buonarroti Simoni to regain full guard.
Bookake with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buonarroti Simoni controls Bookake momentarily but Bookake frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buonarroti Simoni is on top in guard.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Bookake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni won't allow Bookake to sweep him here.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a big elbow that misses.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Bookake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bookake is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head.
Bookake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Buonarroti Simoni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bookake.
Buonarroti Simoni doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bookake postures up in Buonarroti Simoni's guard and throws a big left but Buonarroti Simoni blocks it.

Bookake stands up and waves to Buonarroti Simoni to follow him.
Bookake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buonarroti Simoni defends it nicely.
Bookake shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a low kick.
Bookake misses with a takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bookake's knee momentarily.
Bookake with a poor takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice uppercut.
Bookake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Buonarroti Simoni to counter with a crisp jab.
Bookake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bookake tries for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni circles away easily

and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bookake keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Deloris Bookake will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bookake has his takedown stuffed

and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Buonarroti Simoni.
Bookake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throwing strikes but missing.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Bookake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buonarroti Simoni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bookake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bookake can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bookake has his takedown stuffed
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bookake looks for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni sprawls well.
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deloris Bookake.
Buonarroti Simoni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bookake.
Buonarroti Simoni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bookake.
Buonarroti Simoni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bookakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bookake with a poor takedown

and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Buonarroti Simoni.
Bookake looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookake keeping moving, preventing Buonarroti Simoni from controlling successfully.
Buonarroti Simoni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Buonarroti Simoni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bookake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control but Bookake is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bookake dives in and grabs Buonarroti Simoni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buonarroti Simoni pushes down on Bookake's head and hops out.
Bookake dives in and grabs Buonarroti Simoni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buonarroti Simoni pushes down on Bookake's head and hops out.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a body shot.
Jab by Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a body shot.
Bookake shoots in and drives through. Buonarroti Simoni sprawls well.

Bookake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buonarroti Simoni is trying to defend but Bookake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Buonarroti Simoni moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bookake is fighting to break Buonarroti Simoni's control of his arms but Buonarroti Simoni is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Buonarroti Simoni working for a triangle but Bookake defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buonarroti Simoni looking to control.
Bookake landing some decent shots from guard.
Bookake being controlled here momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buonarroti Simoni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bookake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni dominated that second round.
That's time! Buonarroti Simoni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bookake shoots in looking for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bookake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Bookake with that takedown attempt.
Bookake has his takedown stuffed
and Buonarroti Simoni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deloris Bookake.
Buonarroti Simoni leaves Bookake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bookake with a poor takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bookake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a stiff right hand.
Bookake has a takedown stuffed.
Buonarroti Simoni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buonarroti Simoni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Buonarroti Simoni stuffs the takedown attempt from Bookake. Bookake gets slowly back to his feet.
Bookake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni cracks a nice hook into Bookake's ribs.
Bookake has his takedown stuffed
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a wild body shot.

Bookake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bookake keeping moving, preventing Buonarroti Simoni from controlling successfully.
Bookake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control but Bookake is working from the bottom.
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buonarroti Simoni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bookake wants to stand up but Buonarroti Simoni is controlling him.
Buonarroti Simoni content to stall in guard here.

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bookake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buonarroti Simoni.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick but Bookake moved away.
Buonarroti Simoni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bookake shoots for a double leg takedown but Buonarroti Simoni sprawls well. He's pushed Bookake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bookake tries for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni circles away easily
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice uppercut.
Bookake shoots and misses
enabling Buonarroti Simoni to counter with a crisp jab.
Bookake takes one on the button.
Bookake has his takedown stuffed
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bookake with a poor takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bookake takes one to the side of the head.
Bookake has his takedown stuffed
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buonarroti Simoni is defended easily by Bookake.
Bookake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a low kick, right behind Bookake 's knee.
Bookake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Buonarroti Simoni misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bookake misses with a takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buonarroti Simoni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!