PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Jiannotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Guerro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jiannotti
vs
Guerro

182 cm
30
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
209 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Jiannotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franco Guerro!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiannotti shoots in but Guerro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guerro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jiannotti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jiannotti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jiannotti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guerro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jiannotti after a bit of a struggle.
Christopher Jiannotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Guerro.
Guerro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jiannotti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jiannotti gets underhooks to prevent Guerro's takedown attempt.
Jiannotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerro blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiannotti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guerro looks winded!
Guerro tries to score a body lock takedown but Jiannotti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Jiannotti tightens his grip and picks Guerro up, before dumping him to the ground. Guerro manages to land in guard.
Jiannotti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jiannotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jiannotti controls the pace.
Jiannotti throws a big right hand that misses.
Jiannotti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jiannotti trying to control but Guerro is working from the bottom.

Jiannotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Jiannotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jiannotti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guerro sprawls well. Guerro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jiannotti gets slowly back to his feet.
Jiannotti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guerro shoots for a takedown but Jiannotti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Jiannotti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guerro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jiannotti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jiannotti is now in half guard.
Jiannotti is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guerro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jiannotti.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Jiannotti seems to be looking for submissions.
Guerro is controlling Jiannotti's trapped leg to prevent Jiannotti from advancing to side control.
Guerro is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiannotti thows a huge punch but Guerro dodges it nicely.
Jiannotti is trying to control. Guerro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guerro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jiannotti decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Guerro keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Jiannotti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jiannotti throws a solid leg kick but Guerro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jiannotti.
Jiannotti moves to clinch but Guerro breaks away

and Guerro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Guerro trying to control but Jiannotti is working from the bottom.
Guerro stopping the sweep attempt from Jiannotti.
Guerro is stalling in the full guard.
Jiannotti keeping moving, preventing Guerro from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiannotti being controlled here, momentarily.
Jiannotti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jiannotti being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiannotti wants to stand up but Guerro is controlling him.

Jiannotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guerro is aware though and is defending well.

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

Guerro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Jiannotti manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Guerro is breathing heavily.
Jiannotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jiannotti looks for a takedown but Guerro sprawls well.
Jiannotti is looking to clinch but Guerro is avoiding it.
Jiannotti tries to clinch up but Guerro circles away and keeps his distance.
Guerro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jiannotti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerro avoids a kick to the body.
Guerro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jiannotti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guerro's waist but Guerro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jiannotti off to one side.
Jiannotti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jiannotti tries to clinch but Guerro is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Guerro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jiannotti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Jiannotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Jiannotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Christopher Jiannotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guerro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jiannotti's head.
Jiannotti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guerro's waist but Guerro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jiannotti off to one side.

Guerro closes the distance and pushes Jiannotti back into the cage.

Guerro tightens his grip and picks Jiannotti up, before dumping him to the ground. Jiannotti manages to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiannotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerro content to stall in guard here.

Jiannotti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guerro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jiannotti throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Guerro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jiannotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jiannotti tries to bum rush Guerro with a series of wild strikes but Guerro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guerro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jiannotti.
Jiannotti lands with a straight right. Guerro didn't see that one coming.
Jiannotti throws a leg kick that is checked

and Guerro counters with a takedown into side control.
Guerro taking a breather here.
Guerro is looking to take a break and control but Jiannotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Guerro 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jiannotti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guerro just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiannotti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guerro's waist but Guerro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jiannotti off to one side.
Jiannotti connects with a looping right hand.
Jiannotti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Jiannotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerro dives in and grabs Jiannotti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jiannotti pushes down on Guerro's head and hops out.
Guerro tries for a takedown but Jiannotti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiannotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jiannotti connects with a body shot that sends Guerro's belly button to the back.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jiannotti.

Jiannotti stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Guerro does no damage.

Jiannotti has Guerro up against the cage in a clinch.
Jiannotti wants to break free but Guerro has control.

Jiannotti jumps into guard, dragging Guerro to the mat.
Jiannotti keeping moving, preventing Guerro from controlling successfully.
Guerro is fighting to break Jiannotti's control of his arms but Jiannotti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Guerro preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiannotti working a defensive guard here.
Guerro controlling from the top position.
Jiannotti is trying to keep Guerro in close.
Jiannotti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guerro content to stall in guard here.
Guerro looking to sit in guard and control but Jiannotti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerro pulls Jiannotti in close to prevent any damage.
Christopher Jiannotti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guerro can't keep his opponent in guard - Jiannotti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jiannotti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Guerro wants to control but Jiannotti is keeping busy.

Jiannotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guerro defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jiannotti stalling away here and it's allowed Guerro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jiannotti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Guerro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Jiannotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guerro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guerro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiannotti keeping moving, preventing Guerro from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Jiannotti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jiannotti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Jiannotti!
In his post fight interview, Christopher Jiannotti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.