PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Peccorino (ranked 22695 p4p, 4856 weight class) and Coco Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Peccorino
vs
Savage

175 cm
21
157
4 - 8 - 0

171 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 8 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Coco Savage!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savage pushes Peccorino up against the cage in a clinch.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Savage prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Savage.
Savage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Peccorino is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Savage.
Savage working Peccorino over with knees to the body.
Savage lands a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Savage.
Savage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peccorino up against the cage.
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savage effectively controlling the action here.
Savage lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Don Peccorino has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage working Peccorino over with knees to the body.
Peccorino tries to pull guard but Savage holds him up against the cage and eventually Peccorino drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee calls for Savage to work.
Knees in the clinch landing for Savage.
Peccorino takes a knee right on the jaw!
Savage stalling against the cage.
Savage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Savage lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Savage.
Savage goes for a takedown attempt but Peccorino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Peccorino gets tackled into the cage by Savage. Savage maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peccorino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Savage landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Savage stalling the fight.
Savage wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Savage obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Peccorino blocks a body shot from Savage.
Savage lands a good knee to the midsection. Peccorino won't want to take too many of those.
Savage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peccorino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Don Peccorino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coco Savage.
Savage tries to clinch but Peccorino is having none of it.
Savage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peccorino circles away.

Savage moves into the clinch.
Savage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peccorino walks away with a smile on his face. Savage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peccorino , pushing him back against the cage.

Savage manages to break the clinch.

Savage has managed to clinch.
Savage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savage taking a breather.
Savage stalling in the clinch but Peccorino improves position.
Peccorino tries to pull guard but Savage won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Peccorino tries to land a knee to the head but Savage blocks with his arms.
Savage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peccorino avoids it.
Savage lands an elbow that stopped Peccorino in his tracks for a moment.
Peccorino working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peccorino .
Peccorino is trying to pull guard but Savage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Savage connects with a knee to the head.
Peccorino wants a takedown.

Savage breaks from the clinch.

Savage clinches up with Peccorino and pushes him back against the cage.
Savage prevents Peccorino from breaking the clinch.
Savage lands a knee to the body.

Peccorino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peccorino paws at him with a jab and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Coco Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Peccorino 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Savage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peccorino , pushing him back against the cage.

Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Savage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peccorino , pushing him back against the cage.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Savage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peccorino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peccorino tries to break the clinch but Savage is controlling the position.
Peccorino gets underhooks to prevent Savage's takedown attempt.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Savage tries to keep at a distance but Peccorino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peccorino .
Savage stalls.
Savage utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peccorino .
Peccorino managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
Peccorino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stalling in the clinch from Savage.
Savage lands a knee to the body.
Savage lands an uppercut.
Savage tries to pull guard but Peccorino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Don Peccorino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coco Savage.
Savage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Savage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Peccorino takes a knee right on the jaw!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Savage landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino jumps guard but Savage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peccorino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Savage prevents it.
Savage taking a breather.
Savage stalling in the clinch but Peccorino improves position.
Peccorino looking for a takedown.
Savage comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Savage.
Peccorino takes a knee to the side of the body.

Savage breaks the clinch.
Savage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peccorino .
Savage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savage there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to clinch but Peccorino slips to the side
and Peccorino counters with a left and a right that stings Savage.

Savage rushes Peccorino and presses him up against the cage.
Savage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savage.
Peccorino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Peccorino controls the action.
Knees to the body from Savage.
Savage crunches a lovely knee into Peccorino 's ribcage.
Savage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Savage lands a good knee to the midsection. Peccorino won't want to take too many of those.
Savage crunches a lovely knee into Peccorino 's ribcage.

Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage moves in looking to clinch but Peccorino pushes him off.
Don Peccorino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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!
Savage tries to clinch up but Peccorino circles away and keeps his distance.
Savage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Savage rushes Peccorino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Savage working Peccorino over with knees to the body.
Savage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Peccorino is trying to break free.
Savage lands a nice knee to the body.
Savage slows down the pace here.
Peccorino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Savage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peccorino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Coco Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Peccorino 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Peccorino misses with a head kick.

Savage moves into the clinch.
Peccorino wants to get back to striking at distance but Savage won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Savage.
Savage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peccorino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Savage utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Savage crunches a lovely knee into Peccorino 's ribcage.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Peccorino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coco Savage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Savage is looking for a takedown.
Peccorino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Savage has Peccorino pushed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Don Peccorino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Peccorino gets a clinch.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peccorino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Peccorino tries to break free but Savage pushes him back against the cage.
Peccorino blocks a body shot from Savage.
Savage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peccorino .
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Peccorino has had enough of the clinch but Savage keeps him there for the moment.
Savage with a knee to the head.
Peccorino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Savage up against the cage.
Savage landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage crunches a lovely knee into Peccorino 's ribcage.
Savage wants to take the fight to the mat but Peccorino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Savage.
Savage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peccorino avoids it.
Peccorino is trying to push Savage away but Savage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Coco Savage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peccorino can't get the takedown.
Savage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peccorino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Savage.
Peccorino misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Savage is defending well for now.
Savage is pressed up against the cage. Peccorino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savage down to the mat. Savage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savage tries to bum rush Peccorino with a series of wild strikes but Peccorino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peccorino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Savage clinches.
Peccorino jumps guard but Savage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Peccorino . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage tries to work over Peccorino 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peccorino tries to circle away but Savage has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Savage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a damaging elbow.
Peccorino can't get the takedown.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savage cracks Peccorino with a nice body shot.
Peccorino is trying to break the clinch but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Peccorino 's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Savage breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coco Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savage 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coco Savage!