PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gayle Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domenick Difrancescantonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Harrington
vs
Difrancescantonio

206 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
131 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gayle Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Domenick Difrancescantonio!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Difrancescantonio looking to score a takedown here. Harrington is defending well but Difrancescantonio drives through and ends up in Harrington's guard.
Difrancescantonio won't allow Harrington to get back to his feet.

Harrington is looking for a triangle but Difrancescantonio pushes his legs off easily.

Difrancescantonio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Difrancescantonio trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Harrington throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Difrancescantonio escapes and throws Harrington's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Difrancescantonio wants to control but Harrington is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Difrancescantonio is controlling him well.

Difrancescantonio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Harrington tries to escape but Difrancescantonio is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Difrancescantonio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harrington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Difrancescantonio works to advance to full mount. Harrington defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Difrancescantonio controlling from mount.
Difrancescantonio thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Difrancescantonio content just to control the position here.
Difrancescantonio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harrington is looking to escape.
Difrancescantonio throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harrington because Difrancescantonio loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington tries to buck Difrancescantonio off but he can't manage it.
Difrancescantonio controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Difrancescantonio might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Harrington wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Harrington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Difrancescantonio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harrington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Harrington is trying to stand up here but Difrancescantonio is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Difrancescantonio.
Difrancescantonio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Harrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Difrancescantonio pulls his head out easily.
Difrancescantonio stops Harrington from getting back to his feet.
Difrancescantonio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harrington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Difrancescantonio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harrington is trying to stand.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Difrancescantonio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harrington's guard.

Harrington manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Harrington is breathing heavily.
Difrancescantonio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harrington's hands.
Harrington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Difrancescantonio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington tries to clinch but Difrancescantonio moves out of range.

Harrington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Difrancescantonio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Harrington is looking to stand back up but Difrancescantonio counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Harrington.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Difrancescantonio controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrington is looking to escape.
Harrington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenick Difrancescantonio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Difrancescantonio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harrington manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Difrancescantonio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harrington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Harrington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Harrington throws his legs up looking for a submission but Difrancescantonio uses it to pass to side control.
Domenick Difrancescantonio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrington is not content to let Difrancescantonio control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Difrancescantonio seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Harrington is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but Difrancescantonio has full control of the position and if anything, Harrington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Harrington covering up well and avoiding damage.
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but Difrancescantonio has full control of the position and if anything, Harrington has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Difrancescantonio is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Harrington knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Harrington for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Difrancescantonio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Harrington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Harrington wants to get back to his feet.
Harrington tries to escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Harrington wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but Difrancescantonio has full control of the position and if anything, Harrington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Difrancescantonio is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Difrancescantonio struggling to keep hold of the position.
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Difrancescantonio has good solid back control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Difrancescantonio trying to control.
Harrington trying to get back to his feet but Difrancescantonio is in full control for now.
Difrancescantonio keeps control of the position easily here as Harrington tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Difrancescantonio trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but Difrancescantonio has full control of the position and if anything, Harrington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenick Difrancescantonio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Difrancescantonio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harrington is looking to stand up but Difrancescantonio isn't so interested in that idea.
Difrancescantonio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Difrancescantonio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Harrington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Difrancescantonio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Difrancescantonio won't allow Harrington to get back to his feet.

Difrancescantonio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Difrancescantonio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harrington to the mat! Harrington manages to get full guard.
Harrington is wriggling around but Difrancescantonio manages to pass to half guard.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Difrancescantonio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington is looking to improve his position.
Harrington is trying to stand back up but Difrancescantonio is controlling him
Harrington punching from the bottom.
Difrancescantonio controlling the pace.
Harrington wants to get back to his feet.

Harrington looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Difrancescantonio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Difrancescantonio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harrington defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Difrancescantonio stops Harrington from getting back to his feet.
Difrancescantonio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Harrington!
Harrington is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Difrancescantonio 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.

Difrancescantonio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Difrancescantonio wants to control the pace but Harrington is squirming around nicely.
Difrancescantonio prevents Harrington from getting the reversal.
Harrington throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Difrancescantonio looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Difrancescantonio punishing his opponent with strikes.
Difrancescantonio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Difrancescantonio sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harrington avoids a series of strikes thrown by Difrancescantonio.
Harrington is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Harrington is working to get back to half guard.
Harrington throws a strike from the bottom but Difrancescantonio uses the opportunity to take his back.

Difrancescantonio working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but Difrancescantonio has full control of the position and if anything, Harrington has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Difrancescantonio looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Harrington right now.
Difrancescantonio misses with punches from the back.
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but Difrancescantonio has full control of the position and if anything, Harrington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gayle Harrington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domenick Difrancescantonio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenick Difrancescantonio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Difrancescantonio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenick Difrancescantonio!