PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Pecilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guillermo Pecilli has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Pecilli
vs
Day

165 cm
27
141 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

150 cm
26
130 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Guillermo Pecilli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sunny Day!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pecilli clinches with his opponent.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
Pecilli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pecilli blocking some punches.
Pecilli blocks an uppercut.
Pecilli pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pecilli can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
Day tries to work over Pecilli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day lands a shoulder strike.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pecilli backwards.
Nice body punch from Day.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day lands a left hand.
Pecilli lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pecilli lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pecilli blocking some punches.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Pecilli avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Day tries to work over Pecilli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pecilli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Pecilli slowing the pace effectively.
Day works on Pecilli's body with a couple of short punches.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Pecilli.
Day lands a right hand.
Day lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pecilli backwards.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
Pecilli throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Day jumps guard but Pecilli turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pecilli content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Pecilli on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day scores with a shot to the side of Pecilli's head.
Pecilli wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Pecilli is controlling him.
Pecilli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pecilli lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pecilli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pecilli misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pecilli.
Pecilli tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
A short uppercut from Day.
Day is leaning against Pecilli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Day takes an elbow to the temple.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecilli controls his hands.
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Day.
Pecilli blocking some punches.
Day lands a shot to the body.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Pecilli.
Pecilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Day prevents a body shot from Pecilli.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli prevents a body shot from Day.
Day working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Pecilli.
Pecilli is working Day over against the cage.
Pecilli trying to control the position but instead, Day has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pecilli into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
Pecilli lands a nice elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Day.
Pecilli takes a shot to the head.
Pecilli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pecilli tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day misses with the head strike.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Pecilli.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day lands a shoulder strike.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Pecilli.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Pecilli.
Pecilli blocking some punches.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Pecilli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Day misses with the head strike.
Day misses with some punches.
Pecilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Pecilli.
A short uppercut from Day.
A right handed body shot lands from Pecilli.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
Pecilli misses with some punches.
Day fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Pecilli on the inside.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sunny Day will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pecilli.
Pecilli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pecilli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Day counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pecilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pecilli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Days jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pecilli.

Pecilli closes the distance and pushes Day back into the cage.
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Day.
Day tries a body shot but Pecilli blocks it.
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Day.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day tries a body shot but Pecilli blocks it.
Pecilli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day misses with the head strike.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Pecilli scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecilli lands a right hand.
Pecilli is struggling to control the position.
Pecilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pecilli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Pecilli controls the action.
Pecilli lands a shot to the body.
Day misses with some punches.
Pecilli lands a shoulder strike.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli looking to slow down the pace here.
Day misses with the head strike.
Pecilli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Day.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Day lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sunny Day seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pecilli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
Day takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Day.
Pecilli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Pecilli prevents a body shot from Day.
Day tries to work over Pecilli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pecilli tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Pecilli.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Pecilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pecilli pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Pecilli has him pressed against the cage.
Pecilli lands with a short shot to the head.
Pecilli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Pecilli blocking some punches.
Day lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day prevents a body shot from Pecilli.
Pecilli lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Pecilli.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Pecilli.
Pecilli throws an elbow but it misses.
Pecilli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Day's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Pecilli is just out of range.
Guillermo Pecilli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pecilli avoids the body shot from Day.
Pecilli is looking to counter the offense by Day and move into the clinch.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pecilli.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Day scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pecilli doesn't seem bothered though.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Day is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pecilli rather than just go for the knockout.
Pecilli looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Day throws a jab when Pecilli was well out of range.
Pecilli walks into a straight right hand from Day.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Pecilli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pecilli.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Day has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Day there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pecilli blocks a jab.
Pecilli is looking to counter the offense by Day and move into the clinch.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Pecilli.
Pecilli avoids the body shot from Day.
Pecilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Pecilli slips under a jab.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pecilli moves away.
Pecilli moves away from the strike by Day.
Pecilli moves out of range as Day strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sunny Day will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Day fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pecilli on the side of the head.
Day lands a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Day, as that shot connected.
Sunny Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Pecilli moves away and avoids it.
Pecilli slips under a jab.
Day connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Day getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pecilli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Pecilli tries to clinch up.
Pecilli wants to clinch.
Pecilli tries to clinch up but Day circles away and keeps his distance.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pecilli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sunny Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pecilli moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day looks to land a left hand but Pecilli moved out of range nicely.
Pecilli blocks a jab.
Day throws a hook to the side of Pecilli's head but Pecilli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Pecilli moves into the clinch.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pecilli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Day digs a right hand underneath Pecilli's ribcage. Pecilli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pecilli tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecilli tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day can't break the clinch.
Pecilli pushes Day back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pecilli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli throws a head punch that misses.
Pecilli works on Day's body with a couple of short punches.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Pecilli.
Day lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pecilli backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pecilli.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Pecilli holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Day has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pecilli uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches) inform us that Day has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pecilli throws a big right hand that misses.

Day is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pecilli has his hands clasped together but Day extends and breaks Pecilli's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Day.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sunny Day!
A relieved looking Sunny Day thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.