PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al Pacino Delegratti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zolt Hengan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zolt Hengan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Pacino Delegratti
vs
Hengan

170 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Al Pacino Delegratti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zolt Hengan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hengan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Delegratti doesn't seem bothered though.
Hengan with a poor takedown
and Delegratti counters with a nice leg kick.
Hengan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delegratti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delegratti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hengan throws a chopping leg kick but Delegratti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hengan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Delegratti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Delegratti not doing much here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delegratti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hengan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hengan wants to get back to his feet.
Hengan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hengan manages to get to full guard.
Delegratti wants to pass the guard but Hengan is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delegratti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Delegratti wants to control from the top but Hengan keeps moving.
Delegratti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Hengan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hengan keeping moving, preventing Delegratti from controlling successfully.
Delegratti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Hengan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Delegratti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Delegratti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Hengan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Delegratti defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delegratti preventing the sweep.
Delegratti could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Delegratti throwing strikes but missing.
Delegratti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Delegratti trying to control but Hengan is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hengan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Delegratti defends it easily.
Delegratti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delegratti wants to pass the guard but Hengan is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hengan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hengan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delegratti defends well.
Hengan keeping moving, preventing Delegratti from controlling successfully.
Delegratti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hengan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Hengan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delegratti is looking to work some ground and pound but Hengan has wrist control.
Delegratti trying to control the position from guard on top but Hengan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hengan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Delegratti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delegratti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Delegratti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hengan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hengan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delegratti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Hengan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Delegratti defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hengan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Delegratti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hengan looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hengan being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Al Pacino Delegratti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hengan misses with a two punch combination.
Hengan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Delegratti's head backwards.
Hengan misses with a combination
and Delegratti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hengan looks to throw a body kick
and Delegratti counters with a right hand to the body.
Delegratti feints a jab promting Hengan to slip. Delegratti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hengan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Delegratti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hengan under the eye.
Delegratti throws a head kick that Hengan semi-blocks.
Delegratti wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delegratti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Delegratti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hengan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delegratti has Hengan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hengan has Delegratti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Delegratti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hengan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Delegratti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hengan tries to break free but Delegratti pushes him back against the cage.
Delegratti gets through Hengan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Delegratti can't find room to land a body shot as Hengan controls the action.

Delegratti tightens his grip and picks Hengan up, before dumping him to the ground. Hengan manages to land in guard.
Delegratti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Delegratti wants to control from the top but Hengan keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delegratti prevents Hengan from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Delegratti postures up.

Hengan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hengan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hengan is breathing heavily.
Delegratti postures up.

Hengan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Delegratti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Delegratti passes Hengan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Al Pacino Delegratti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delegratti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delegratti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Delegratti connects with a nice short shot to Hengan's temple.
Delegratti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Delegratti wants to pass to mount but Hengan is defending the position.
Hengan is trying to stand up here but Delegratti is controlling him well.
Hengan is not content to let Delegratti control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Delegratti wants to take a breather but Hengan is having none of it.
Delegratti is looking to stall here but Hengan recovers full guard.
Delegratti tries to free his leg and advance position but Hengan is retaining full guard.

Hengan pushes Delegratti off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delegratti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hengan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Delegratti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hengan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delegratti.
Delegratti wants to clinch up but Hengan keeps it at a distance.
Delegratti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Delegratti wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Pacino Delegratti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zolt Hengan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delegratti scores with the left hand. Hengan knows he should have avoided that one.
Delegratti tries to clinch there but Hengan circles away.
Hengan misses with a looping left.
Hengan looks to land a combination but Delegratti avoids it well.
Zolt Hengan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delegratti.
A slow jab from Hengan misses its intended target.
Hengan looks for the body kick but Delegratti saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Pacino Delegratti dominated that second round.
That's time! Delegratti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hengan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No joy there for Hengan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hengan stuffs the takedown.
Zolt Hengan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hengan misses with a double jab
letting Delegratti counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Delegratti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hengan misses with a double jab

and Delegratti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Delegratti trying to control but Hengan is working from the bottom.
Delegratti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Delegratti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Delegratti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hengan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delegratti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hengan is looking for a triangle but Delegratti pushes his legs off easily.
Delegratti distracts Hengan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delegratti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Delegratti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Delegratti connects with a couple of short punches.
Hengan keeping moving, preventing Delegratti from controlling successfully.
Delegratti is really struggling to control Hengan but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Hengan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Delegratti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hengan keeping moving, preventing Delegratti from controlling successfully.
Delegratti tries to free his leg and advance position but Hengan is retaining full guard.
Delegratti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hengan wants to stand up but Delegratti is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hengan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Delegratti trying to control but Hengan is working from the bottom.
Delegratti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hengan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hengan wants to sweep here but Delegratti controlling him for the moment.
Delegratti wants to control from the top but Hengan keeps moving.
Delegratti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Al Pacino Delegratti.
Hengan throws a right and a left that Delegratti avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delegratti missing with a left hand there. Hengan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delegratti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Pacino Delegratti is winning the standup battle so far.
Hengan avoids the head kick by Delegratti.
Hengan throws a right and a left that both miss.

Delegratti forces Hengan back against the cage and clinches.
Delegratti lands a nice knee to the body.

Hengan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delegratti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hengan misses with a combination
and Delegratti counters with a head kick. That will keep Hengan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Delegratti gets a double leg takedown into Hengan's guard.
Delegratti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hengan wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hengan wants to get back to his feet but Delegratti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Delegratti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Delegratti wants to control from the top but Hengan keeps moving.
Zolt Hengan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delegratti sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Al Pacino Delegratti has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Delegratti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hengan tests Delegratti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hengan lands an overhand right.
Al Pacino Delegratti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hengan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Pacino Delegratti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Delegratti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Pacino Delegratti!