PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Marchisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buu Set (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marchisio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Invincible. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Marchisio
vs
Set

179 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Claudio Marchisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buu Set!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Set gets caught flat footed, as Marchisio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marchisio won't allow Set to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Marchisio decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Marchisio gets the takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Set but he's now mounted!
Marchisio prevents Set from getting the reversal.
Marchisio working the ground and pound effectively.
Set tries to reverse the position but Marchisio maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marchisio controlling from mount.
Marchisio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Set really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marchisio content just to control the position here.
Set really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marchisio trying to control but Set is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marchisio cracks Set with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchisio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Set really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Set slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Marchisio is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Claudio Marchisio wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Marchisio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marchisio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Set sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marchisio is defended easily by Set.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Set fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marchisio sprawls well initially but Set persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marchisio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Set prevents Marchisio from standing back up.
Set really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marchisio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marchisio regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchisio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marchisio keeping full guard, as Set tries to pass.
Marchisio tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchisio is pulling down on Set's head. It's preventing any offense from Set, at least for the moment.
Set preventing the sweep.
Marchisio is trying to control the position but Set postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Claudio Marchisio wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Marchisio tries to clinch up but Set circles away and keeps his distance.
Marchisio fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Marchisio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Set misses with a body kick.

Marchisio scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Marchisio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Marchisio shoots in for a double leg but Set sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Set tries to clinch up.
Marchisio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marchisio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Marchisio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Set actively working from the bottom here.
Marchisio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marchisio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Set is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Set is working to get back to half guard.
Set is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Set is squirming around, avoiding Marchisio's attempts to control the action.
Set wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I would not like to be Set right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Set trying to control the action but Marchisio just sinks the hooks in.
Marchisio is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Marchisio patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Set defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marchisio's arms.
Set trying to control the action but Marchisio just sinks the hooks in.
Set staying busy and making it hard for Marchisio to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marchisio is persistently looking for the submission but Set is defending it well.
Marchisio controls the action.

Marchisio patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Marchisio is not going to allow Set to sit and survive in this position.
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!
Set prevents Marchisio from getting a body triangle.
Marchisio is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Set is keeping busy.
Claudio Marchisio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Claudio Marchisio has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marchisio fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Set misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Marchisio dominated that second round.
That's time! Marchisio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Marchisio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marchisio wants it to stay on the feet.
Marchisio shoots for a double leg takedown but Set sprawls well. He's pushed Marchisio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marchisio throws a head kick but Set moves out of range.
Set tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marchisio swivels and escapes.

Marchisio instigates a clinch.
Set is pressed up against the cage. Marchisio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Set down to the mat. Set avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marchisio is defended easily by Set.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Marchisio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Set throws a nice head kick!

Marchisio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Marchisio pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Set postures up.
Marchisio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marchisio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Marchisio working for a triangle but Set defends it easily.
Set not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Set throws an elbow that misses. Marchisio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Set's guard. Nice move by Marchisio!

Set throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marchisio uses it to pass to side control.
Marchisio trying to control the action but Set is working from the bottom.
Set sneaks back into half guard.

Set is defending against the submission attempts here by Marchisio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Set has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marchisio is working away from the top position though.
Set has hold of Marchisio's hands but Marchisio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Set avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marchisio.
Marchisio is looking to take a break and control but Set is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Set actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marchisio stands up and beckons Set to join him on the feet.
Marchisio throws a right and a left that Set avoids nicely.
Marchisio misses with a low kick.

Marchisio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Set to the ground. Marchisio is now in Set's guard.

Marchisio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fight stays on the outside here - Set looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Set shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marchisio as he avoids it easily.
Buu Set has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Claudio Marchisio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Marchisio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Marchisio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marchisio 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Marchisio!
A victorious Claudio Marchisio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.