PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sinisa Veljko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Pacino Delegratti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veljko's entrance music is Stemm - Face the pain. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Veljko
vs
Pacino Delegratti

184 cm
29
201 lbs
18 - 12 - 2

170 cm
23
190 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Sinisa Veljko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Al Pacino Delegratti!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Delegratti clinches with his opponent.
Delegratti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veljko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veljko wants a takedown.
Delegratti looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Delegratti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Veljko has Delegratti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Delegratti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinisa Veljko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delegratti trying to control the position but instead, Veljko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Delegratti into the cage.
Come on Delegratti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Delegratti gets underhooks to prevent Veljko's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Al Pacino Delegratti.

Veljko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Delegratti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Veljko wants to control from the top but Delegratti keeps moving.
Veljko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Veljko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Veljko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Veljko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delegratti has momentary wrist control but Veljko slips an elbow through the middle.
Veljko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Delegratti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Veljko 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.
Veljko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Veljko trying to control but Delegratti is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljko throws a strike but Delegratti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Delegratti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Delegratti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delegratti throws an elbow that misses. Veljko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Delegratti's guard. Nice move by Veljko!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Delegratti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delegratti being controlled here, momentarily.
Veljko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljko stands up over Delegratti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Veljko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Delegratti's guard.
Veljko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Delegratti wants to improve his position but Veljko is controlling well.
Veljko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Delegratti!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljko controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veljko trying to control but Delegratti is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sinisa Veljko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Veljko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Veljko lands in his opponent's guard.
Delegratti keeping moving, preventing Veljko from controlling successfully.
Veljko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Veljko with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Veljko stays in close to Delegratti's body and controls the position.
Delegratti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Veljko trying to control the position from guard on top but Delegratti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veljko wants to pass the guard but Delegratti is keeping the position.
Veljko scoring with some ground and pound.
Delegratti keeping moving, preventing Veljko from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Delegratti can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Delegratti's head.
Veljko throws an elbow that misses. Delegratti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Veljko's guard. Nice move by Delegratti!
Delegratti wants to control from the top but Veljko keeps moving.
Delegratti is looking to work some ground and pound but Veljko has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veljko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delegratti trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinisa Veljko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delegratti tries to free his leg and advance position but Veljko is retaining full guard.

Veljko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Veljko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delegratti was well out of range. Poor timing from Veljko.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Delegratti stalling against the cage.
Delegratti stalling in the clinch but Veljko improves position.
Veljko taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delegratti tries a body shot but Veljko blocks it.
Delegratti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Veljko is keeping busy.
Veljko is looking for a takedown.
Delegratti is leaning against Veljko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Delegratti stops a takedown attempt from Veljko.
Delegratti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Veljko is working for takedown but Delegratti is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinisa Veljko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veljko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delegratti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Veljko wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Delegratti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sinisa Veljko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Delegratti lands a high kick!
Delegratti misses with the combination.

Veljko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Delegratti sprawls well initially but Veljko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Veljko trying to control the pace.
Veljko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Delegratti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veljko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delegratti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delegratti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Veljko trying to control from half guard but Delegratti is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nice strikes from Veljko there.
Nice strikes from Veljko there.
Veljko wants to take a breather but Delegratti is having none of it.
Veljko is taking a breather. Delegratti says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Veljko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Veljko lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veljko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Veljko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Veljko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Veljko trying to control but Delegratti is having none of it.
Delegratti wants to control but Veljko is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljko landing strikes from the mount.
Veljko cracks Delegratti with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Veljko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Veljko unloads with some shots from mount but Delegratti bucks and avoids them well.
Veljko lands a nice shot to the head.
Veljko thowing shots but they're missing.
Al Pacino Delegratti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delegratti is bucking up trying to escape but Veljko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sinisa Veljko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delegratti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Veljko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Veljko unloading with bombs!
Veljko throws some wild stikes that Delegratti manages to avoid easily.
Veljko with a couple of short strikes.

Delegratti is rocked!
Delegratti taking shots to the head.
Delegratti is still in real trouble! Can Veljko finish him?
Veljko lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Delegratti! Veljko sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Delegratti and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sinisa Veljko!