PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Cracchiolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Dejesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cracchiolo comes to the cage accompanied by Make them suffer- Cannibal Corpse. Solomon Cracchiolo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cracchiolo
vs
Dejesus

183 cm
22
223 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
270 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Solomon Cracchiolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Dejesus!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dejesus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dejesus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cracchiolo swivels and escapes.
Cracchiolo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dejesus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cracchiolo pinned against the cage. Cracchiolo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dejesus looks gassed!
Cracchiolo throws a front kick aimed at Dejesus's knee but Dejesus avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cracchiolo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dejesus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cracchiolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cracchiolo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dejesus shoots in but no luck this time.
Solomon Cracchiolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Dejesus.
Cracchiolo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dejesus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dejesus is trying to control the action in half guard but Cracchiolo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dejesus prevents Cracchiolo from improving his position.
Cracchiolo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cracchiolo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cracchiolo.
Cracchiolo lands a decent punch to the body there.
Dejesus preventing the sweep.
Dejesus trying to control but Cracchiolo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cracchiolo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cracchiolo keeping moving, preventing Dejesus from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dejesus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cracchiolo as he avoids it easily.
Douglas Dejesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dejesus.
Cracchiolo is not content to let Dejesus control the position.
Cracchiolo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cracchiolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cracchiolo is not content to let Dejesus control the position.
Cracchiolo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cracchiolo slips a nice elbow through Dejesus's hands, connecting with Dejesus's forehead.
Cracchiolo wants to free his trapped foot but Dejesus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cracchiolo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dejesus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dejesus shoots in for a takedown but Cracchiolo shows good takedown defense.
Cracchiolo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dejesus circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dejesus is looking to clinch.
Dejesus fails to land the takedown.

Dejesus moves into the clinch.
Cracchiolo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dejesus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cracchiolo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Dejesus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dejesus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dejesus tries to clinch up but Cracchiolo circles away and keeps his distance.
Dejesus shoots in and drives through. Cracchiolo sprawls well.
Cracchiolo throws a right and a left that Dejesus avoids nicely.
Cracchiolo throws a right hand that Dejesus ducks under and follows up with a left that Dejesus also avoids with ease.
Dejesus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dejesus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cracchiolo keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dejesus shoots in for a takedown but Cracchiolo shows good takedown defense.
Solomon Cracchiolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Dejesus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dejesus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cracchiolo circles away.
Cracchiolo throws a right and a left that Dejesus avoids nicely.
Dejesus scoring well with a low kick there.
Cracchiolo misses with a few strikes there.
Cracchiolo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dejesus slips a jab and a cross from Cracchiolo.
Dejesus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dejesus misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cracchiolo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dejesus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cracchiolo's guard.
Dejesus won't allow Cracchiolo to sweep him here.
Dejesus wants to control from the top but Cracchiolo keeps moving.
Dejesus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cracchiolo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dejesus preventing the sweep.
Cracchiolo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dejesus is controlling him.

Cracchiolo pushes Dejesus off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cracchiolo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dejesus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cracchiolo throws a nice looking combination but Dejesus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dejesus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dejesus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cracchiolo is fending him off so far but Dejesus persists. Nope, Cracchiolo circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Cracchiolo.
Cracchiolo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cracchiolo duly obliges.
Dejesus shoots in for a double leg but Cracchiolo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cracchiolo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Dejesus counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cracchiolo wants to stand but Dejesus is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cracchiolo is on top in guard.
Dejesus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cracchiolo is looking for a sweep. Dejesus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cracchiolo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cracchiolo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dejesus is one step ahead there.
Dejesus tries to free his leg and advance position but Cracchiolo is retaining full guard.
Dejesus wants to control from the top but Cracchiolo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Dejesus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cracchiolo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dejesus has a takedown stuffed.
Cracchiolo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dejesus shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cracchiolo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cracchiolo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cracchiolo misses with a double jab

and Dejesus counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cracchiolo regains half guard.
Cracchiolo wants to improve his position but Dejesus is controlling well.
Douglas Dejesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cracchiolo missing with punches from the bottom.
Cracchiolo tries to roll over but Dejesus keeps him under control.

Dejesus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cracchiolo is just riding it out for now. Dejesus eventually gives up the hold.
Cracchiolo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cracchiolo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cracchiolo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dejesus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cracchiolo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dejesus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cracchiolo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dejesus is trying to get back to full guard.
Cracchiolo wants to advance to full mount but Dejesus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cracchiolo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dejesus is retaining full guard.
Dejesus tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Cracchiolo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dejesus, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus slips a jab and a cross from Cracchiolo.
Dejesus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cracchiolo swivels and escapes.
Solomon Cracchiolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Dejesus.

Dejesus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cracchiolo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dejesus avoids the strikes from the bottom by Cracchiolo.

Dejesus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cracchiolo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cracchiolo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Solomon Cracchiolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Dejesus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dejesus looking for a sweep. Not yet Dejesus, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cracchiolo tries to stand but Dejesus is controlling from the bottom.
Dejesus working a defensive guard here.

Cracchiolo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cracchiolo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dejesus is trying to keep Cracchiolo in close.

Dejesus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dejesus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cracchiolo!

And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Dejesus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dejesus 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Dejesus!