PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Peccorino (ranked 5643 p4p, 6819 weight class) and Jason Delahoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Peccorino
vs
Delahoya

175 cm
21
157
4 - 6 - 0

167 cm
18
160
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Peccorino !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Delahoya!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delahoya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peccorino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Peccorino clinches.
Delahoya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peccorino is looking to take this one to the mat.

Peccorino manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Peccorino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delahoya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peccorino . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delahoya throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delahoya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delahoya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Delahoya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delahoya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Delahoya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peccorino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccorino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peccorino is breathing heavily.
Delahoya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peccorino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delahoya throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delahoya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Delahoya postures up in Peccorino 's guard and throws a big left but Peccorino blocks it.
Peccorino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delahoya postures up in Peccorino 's guard and throws a big left but Peccorino blocks it.
Peccorino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delahoya.

Peccorino wriggles free and stands up.
Sloppy strikes from Delahoya. Those never looked like landing.
Delahoya swinging wildly here.
Peccorino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Delahoya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delahoya lands a jab to the nose.
Delahoya jabs at Peccorino 's body.
Delahoya throws an overhand right that lands on Peccorino 's shoulder, as Peccorino tries to avoid the shot.
Delahoya misses with a wild combination.
Delahoya closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delahoya just misses with a punch to the body.
Delahoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peccorino manages to avoid it.
Peccorino slips under a jab.
Peccorino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peccorino moves in looking to clinch but Delahoya pushes him off.
Delahoya punishes Peccorino 's body with a nice straight punch.
Peccorino misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Delahoya. That snapped Peccorino 's head back.
Peccorino tries to clinch up but Delahoya circles away and keeps his distance.
Peccorino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jason Delahoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Peccorino closes the distance and clinches.
Delahoya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Peccorino jumps guard.
Peccorino keeping moving, preventing Delahoya from controlling successfully.

Delahoya drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peccorino dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delahoya wants to stand and escape but Peccorino is having none of it.
Delahoya looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Peccorino puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Delahoya is looking for a sweep. Peccorino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Peccorino decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Delahoya looks to land a combination but Peccorino avoids it well.
Peccorino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Delahoya lands with a shot to the body.
Delahoya throws a hook but Peccorino blocks it.
A good leg kick by Peccorino .
Delahoya lands with a shot to the body.
Delahoya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delahoya cracks Peccorino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Delahoya lands a head shot.
Peccorino blocks a jab.
Peccorino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the liver by Peccorino . Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino feints a jab promting Delahoya to slip. Peccorino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Delahoya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peccorino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delahoya.
Delahoya looks to land a left hand but Peccorino moved out of range nicely.
Peccorino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Delahoya throws a series of punches but Peccorino avoids them all with ease.
Delahoya throws a nice looking combination but Peccorino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delahoya tries to bum rush Peccorino with a series of wild strikes but Peccorino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Peccorino clinches up against the cage.

Peccorino pulls guard.
Delahoya throws a big right hand that misses.
Delahoya throws a big elbow that misses.
Delahoya throws a big elbow that misses.

Delahoya drops back, looking for a kneebar! Peccorino looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Peccorino looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Peccorino !

Peccorino avoids the strikes from the bottom by Delahoya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Delahoya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Peccorino instigates a clinch.
Delahoya is trying to break free.
Delahoya is looking to take this one to the mat.
Delahoya tries to break the clinch but Peccorino is controlling the position.
Peccorino lands an elbow inside.
Peccorino has Delahoya pressed against the cage, preventing Delahoya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Peccorino .
Delahoya can't break the clinch.
Peccorino lands with a left to the head.
Delahoya throws a punch but it's blocked by Peccorino .
Delahoya wants to get back to striking at distance but Peccorino won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delahoya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Delahoya wants to get back to striking at distance but Peccorino won't allow it.
Delahoya working hard to break the clinch.

Peccorino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delahoya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Delahoya scores with a three punch combo!
Jason Delahoya seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peccorino tries to close the distance and clinch but Delahoya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delahoya keeps the fight on the outside.
Delahoya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Delahoya.
Peccorino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peccorino misses with an uppercut.
Delahoya scores with a body shot.
Delahoya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Delahoya lands a right hook to the body.
Delahoya misses with a looping left.
Don Peccorino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delahoya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Delahoya tries to keep at a distance but Peccorino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peccorino keeps control of Delahoya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Peccorino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Peccorino keeps control of Delahoya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Delahoya tries to circle away but Peccorino has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peccorino gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Delahoya regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Peccorino stands up and waves to Delahoya to follow him.

Peccorino rushes Delahoya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Delahoya is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peccorino is defending well.

Peccorino 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delahoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Delahoya.
Peccorino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Delahoya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peccorino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Delahoya misses with a body shot.
Delahoya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Delahoya throws a shot from downtown. Peccorino moves away and avoids it.
Delahoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peccorino manages to avoid it.
And Peccorino counters with a quick kick to the body but Delahoya blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delahoya connects with the punch.
Delahoya throws the left hand but Peccorino avoids the punch easily.
As Delahoya tries to get set, Peccorino tries to push him back and clinch up but Delahoya manages to avoid the attempt.
Delahoya falls off balance throwing a combination

and Peccorino counters by moving into the clinch.
Delahoya tries to break free but Peccorino pushes him back against the cage.
Delahoya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peccorino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Don Peccorino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Delahoya.
Delahoya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Delahoya can't find room to land a body shot as Peccorino controls the action.
Peccorino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Delahoya's efforts to push away.

Peccorino 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peccorino tries to clinch up but Delahoya circles away and keeps his distance.
Peccorino ducks under a wild hook from Delahoya.
Peccorino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delahoya manages to avoid it.
Delahoya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peccorino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Delahoya looks to land a combination. Peccorino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delahoya tries to bum rush Peccorino with a series of wild strikes but Peccorino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delahoya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peccorino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A right-left combo lands from Delahoya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Delahoya tries to keep at a distance but Peccorino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Delahoya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Peccorino .
Delahoya is trying to force a seperation but Peccorino has the dominant position.
Delahoya wants to take the fight to the mat but Peccorino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Delahoya tries to circle away but Peccorino has him pinned against the cage.
Delahoya throws a punch but it's blocked by Peccorino .
Delahoya has had enough of the clinch but Peccorino keeps him there for the moment.
Delahoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Delahoya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Peccorino 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Delahoya. Peccorino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peccorino wants to clinch up but Delahoya keeps it at a distance.
Peccorino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delahoya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peccorino slips a jab from Delahoya.
Peccorino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Delahoya.
Delahoya thuds a left hand into Peccorino 's body.
Peccorino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delahoya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peccorino was well out of range. Poor timing from Delahoya.
Delahoya throws a jab but it's blocked by Peccorino .
Delahoya stuns Peccorino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Delahoya throws a right hand that Peccorino ducks under and follows up with a left that Peccorino also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccorino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Delahoya takes a swing at Peccorino 's ribcage but misses.
Peccorino wants to clinch.
Peccorino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delahoya.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delahoya lands a nice shot to the body.
Peccorino wants to clinch up but Delahoya keeps it at a distance.
Delahoya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peccorino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peccorino walks into a left hand.
Delahoya misses with a series of wild punches.
Peccorino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Peccorino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delahoya.
Peccorino dodges the punch combination from Delahoya.
Peccorino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Delahoya throws a series of punches but Peccorino moves out of range.
Delahoya missing with a left hand there. Peccorino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Peccorino clinches up with Delahoya and pushes him back against the cage.
Peccorino has Delahoya pushed against the cage.
Peccorino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delahoya tries to work over Peccorino 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peccorino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Delahoya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peccorino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peccorino tries to close the distance and clinch but Delahoya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delahoya connects with a right hand. Peccorino shakes it off.
Delahoya thuds a left hand into Peccorino 's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delahoya shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Peccorino eats them both and turns towards Delahoya to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Delahoya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delahoya lands a right hook to the body.
Peccorino swinging wildly here.
Delahoya jabs Peccorino right on the nose. Peccorino blinks but takes it well.
Delahoya scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Delahoya lands the left hand.
Peccorino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Delahoya connects with the punch.
Peccorino throws a series of punches but Delahoya avoids them all with ease.
Delahoya throws a series of punches but Peccorino moves out of range.
Delahoya lands with a nice body punch.
Delahoya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peccorino in his tracks.
Peccorino takes one to the side of the head.
Delahoya connects with a looping right hand.
Delahoya pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Peccorino back to the cage. Delahoya follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delahoya throws a body punch but Peccorino moves out of range.
Delahoya scores with a sloppy right hand. Peccorino should have avoided that one.
Delahoya tries to land a front kick but Peccorino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Delahoya scores with a jab to the head.
Delahoya throws a series of punches but Peccorino avoids them all with ease.
Delahoya misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delahoya swings for the body but Peccorino moves out of range.
Peccorino wants to clinch up but Delahoya keeps it at a distance.
Delahoya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Delahoya stuns Peccorino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Delahoya stuns Peccorino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Peccorino forces Delahoya back against the cage and clinches.

Peccorino decides to pull guard.
Peccorino wants to stand up but Delahoya is controlling him.
Delahoya is working Peccorino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Delahoya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Delahoya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delahoya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Don Peccorino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peccorino keeping moving, preventing Delahoya from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Delahoya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Delahoya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Delahoya!
Jason Delahoya thanked the fans post fight for their support.