PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Valtellini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polibotes Titan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Valtellini
vs
Titan

180 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

172 cm
18
172 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Valtellini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Polibotes Titan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valtellini fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Titan tries to counter it with a takedown but Valtellini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valtellini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Titan fails with a takedown attempt.
Titan swats away the attempt to clinch by Valtellini.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Titan is defended easily by Valtellini.
Titan goes for a double leg but Valtellini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valtellini continues to drive forward.
Joe Valtellini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Polibotes Titan.
Titan keeps the fight on the outside.

Titan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Titan tries to stand but Valtellini is controlling from the bottom.
Titan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valtellini is looking to stand up but Titan isn't so interested in that idea.
Valtellini has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Titan tries to stand but Valtellini is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan stops Valtellini from standing up.
Valtellini throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Valtellini trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Titan content to stall in guard here.
Valtellini wants to get back to his feet but Titan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Titan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valtellini was covering up waiting for the punch and Titan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Valtellini is trying to control the position but Titan postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valtellini wants to stand but Titan is controlling the position.
Titan wants to stand and escape but instead Valtellini has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Titan has control of Valtellini's left arm, preventing Valtellini from doing any damage.
Titan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valtellini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valtellini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valtellini has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valtellini accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Titan keeping moving, preventing Valtellini from controlling successfully.
Titan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valtellini.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Titan keeping moving, preventing Valtellini from controlling successfully.
Valtellini wants to stand but Titan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Titan is pulling down on Valtellini's head to control his posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joe Valtellini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Titan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valtellini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valtellini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Titan is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Titan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valtellini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Titan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valtellini wants to get back to his feet but Titan passes into half guard.
Valtellini tries to roll over but Titan keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Titan looking to score a takedown here. Valtellini is defending well but Titan drives through and ends up in Valtellini's guard.
Titan wants to get up but he can't break Valtellini's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Valtellini trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Valtellini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Polibotes Titan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valtellini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Titan is staying active underneath Valtellini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valtellini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valtellini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valtellini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valtellini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtellini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valtellini is trying to control. Titan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valtellini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Titan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Valtellini is nestled in close to Titan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Titan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valtellini.
Valtellini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Titan keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valtellini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Valtellini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Titan swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Titan shoots in and gets a takedown into Valtellini's guard.
Valtellini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Titan content to stall in guard here.

Titan gets to his feet. Valtellini looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan swats away the attempt to clinch by Valtellini.
Valtellini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Titan feints the counter takedown.
Valtellini doesn't manage to clinch there - Titan circles away.
Titan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valtellini is looking to clinch.
Valtellini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Titan keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Titan.
Titan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valtellini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valtellini is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Titan shoots in for a double leg but Valtellini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joe Valtellini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Polibotes Titan.
Valtellini wants to clinch.
And Titan tries to counter it with a takedown but Valtellini pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valtellini is looking to clinch but Titan is avoiding it.
Titan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valtellini avoids it really well and circles away.
Valtellini wants to clinch up but Titan keeps it at a distance.
Valtellini wants to clinch up but Titan keeps it at a distance.

Titan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Valtellini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Titan off and has taken his back!
Valtellini is hanging on to Titan's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valtellini throwing sloppy strikes.
Valtellini is trying to stick to Titan's back but Titan is turning into Valtellini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Valtellini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Titan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valtellini working a defensive guard here.
Titan looking to sit in guard and control but Valtellini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Polibotes Titan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Valtellini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valtellini is looking to clinch but Titan is avoiding it.

Titan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Titan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Titan looking to pass the guard.
Titan distracts Valtellini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valtellini wants to sweep here but Titan controlling him for the moment.
Titan stops Valtellini from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valtellini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Titan won't allow Valtellini to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Valtellini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Titan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valtellini tries to close the distance and clinch but Titan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valtellini tries to clinch up but Titan circles away and keeps his distance.
Valtellini tries to clinch but Titan is having none of it.
Titan keeps the fight on the outside.
Valtellini tries to clinch there but Titan circles away.
Valtellini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Titan.
Valtellini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valtellini tries to close the distance and clinch but Titan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Titan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valtellini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Titan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polibotes Titan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Titan misses with a takedown
and Valtellini counters with a nice body shot.

Titan shoots in and gets a takedown into Valtellini's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Titan gets to his feet. Valtellini looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Titan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valtellini's waist but Valtellini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Titan off to one side.
Joe Valtellini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Polibotes Titan.
Valtellini tries to clinch but Titan moves out of range.
Valtellini tries to clinch but Titan moves out of range.

Titan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valtellini's guard.
Titan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Valtellini is proving hard to escape from.
Valtellini wants to get back to his feet but Titan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan landing with the ground and pound.
Titan landing with the ground and pound.
Valtellini wants to stand and escape but Titan is having none of it.
Titan trying to control the position from guard on top but Valtellini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Titan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Valtellini. No joy for Titan on that attempt.

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.

Titan feints and as Valtellini raises his hands in defense, Titan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Titan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Titan prevents Valtellini from getting back to his feet.
Valtellini has a closed guard, preventing Titan from standing up.
Titan landing with the ground and pound.
Valtellini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Joe Valtellini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polibotes Titan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Titan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valtellini scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Polibotes Titan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Titan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polibotes Titan!