PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pellegrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellegrini comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - Mother. Anthony Pellegrini has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pellegrini
vs
Dennis

183 cm
26
186 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Pellegrini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dennis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pellegrini tries to clinch up but Dennis circles away and keeps his distance.
Pellegrini moves in looking to clinch but Dennis pushes him off.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dennis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dennis throws a jab but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pellegrini doesn't manage to clinch there - Dennis circles away.
Pellegrini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pellegrini tries to clinch up but Dennis circles away and keeps his distance.
Dennis tries to work over Pellegrini's front leg with a kick but Pellegrini checks it.
Pellegrini tries to clinch
and Dennis counters with a big head kick but Pellegrini shrugs it off.
Pellegrini darts in trying to clinch

and Dennis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pellegrini!
A nice elbow there by Dennis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pellegrini is working to get back to half guard.
Pellegrini is trying to stand.

Dennis working for a guillotine from mount but Pellegrini is in no mood to give up.

Dennis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pellegrini is surviving well by controlling Dennis's body position as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Pellegrini really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pellegrini is looking to get to half guard.
Dennis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pellegrini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pellegrini regains half guard.
Dennis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Dennis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pellegrini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennis.

Pellegrini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dennis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pellegrini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is nestled in close to Pellegrini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pellegrini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Pellegrini actively working from the bottom here.

Pellegrini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pellegrini regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pellegrini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Pellegrini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dennis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dennis stops Pellegrini from standing up.

Dennis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dennis postures up in Pellegrini's guard and throws a big left but Pellegrini blocks it.

Dennis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Pellegrini working for a triangle but Dennis defends it easily.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dennis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Pellegrini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dennis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dennis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dennis drops back looking for a leg! Pellegrini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pellegrini manages to kick Dennis off! Dennis jumps back into Pellegrini's guard.

Pellegrini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dennis is aware though and is defending well.

Pellegrini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Pellegrini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pellegrini is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pellegrini wants to stand up but Dennis is controlling him.

Pellegrini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Pellegrini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pellegrini scores with a one two! Dennis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pellegrini. That's going to slow Dennis down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pellegrini - that will leave a mark!
Pellegrini tries to clinch but Dennis moves away

and Dennis counters by moving into the clinch.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pellegrini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pellegrini misses with a knee to the head.
Pellegrini scores with a knee to the head.
Dennis is trying to break free.
Pellegrini landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pellegrini misses with a knee strike.
Pellegrini misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dennis takes a knee right on the jaw!

Dennis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dennis manages to end up in side control.
Pellegrini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dennis tries to kick Pellegrini off but Pellegrini keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini wants to pass the guard but Dennis is defending well.
Pellegrini works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pellegrini is looking to stand but Pellegrini has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Pellegrini misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dennis wants to hold on but Pellegrini pushes him away.
Anthony Pellegrini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Pellegrini jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dennis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dennis and Pellegrini has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pellegrini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pellegrini wants to take a breather but Dennis manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pellegrini.
Dennis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pellegrini is controlling him.
Pellegrini wants to stand but Dennis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pellegrini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Dennis trying to control the position.
Pellegrini trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anthony Pellegrini.
Pellegrini blocks a jab.
Pellegrini is looking to clinch.
Anthony Pellegrini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dennis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pellegrini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pellegrini is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pellegrini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pellegrini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dennis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Dennis gets tackled into the cage by Pellegrini. Pellegrini maintains the clinch.
Dennis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pellegrini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Pellegrini.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dennis is trying to force a seperation but Pellegrini has the dominant position.
Dennis is trying to pull guard but Pellegrini has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dennis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pellegrini throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Pellegrini dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Pellegrini connects with a solid leg kick.
Dennis avoids the head kick by Pellegrini.
Dennis misses the jab.
Pellegrini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dennis fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pellegrini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Dennis clinches up against the cage.
Pellegrini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pellegrini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dennis blocks it with crossed arms.
Dennis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pellegrini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dennis blocks it with crossed arms.

Dennis manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pellegrini misses with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pellegrini!
A chopping leg kick lands by Pellegrini.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dennis.
Pellegrini moves out of range of the body kick.

Dennis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Pellegrini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dennis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pellegrini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pellegrini keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Pellegrini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dennis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pellegrini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dennis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dennis trying to control but Pellegrini is working from the bottom.

Pellegrini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dennis forces his way into half guard.
Dennis is looking to take a break and control but Pellegrini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pellegrini kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Pellegrini actively working from the bottom here.
Pellegrini pushes Dennis off looking to stand but Dennis dives back in and keeps control.

Pellegrini actively working from the bottom here.
Pellegrini is trying to stand back up but Dennis is controlling him

Dennis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dennis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dennis lands with a punch from half guard.
Dennis thows a huge punch but Pellegrini dodges it nicely.
Pellegrini gets full guard.
Pellegrini keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pellegrini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dennis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dennis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Dennis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pellegrini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dennis has managed to get both his arms back between Pellegrini's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dennis works over Pellegrini with some ground and pound from guard.
Pellegrini wants to stand and escape but Dennis is having none of it.

Pellegrini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dennis lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pellegrini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennis defends it easily.
Joe Dennis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennis is in close to Pellegrini's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pellegrini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pellegrini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pellegrini!
Anthony Pellegrini bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.