PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Holliday (ranked 4897 p4p, 4450 weight class) and Don Peccorino (ranked 487 p4p, 461 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Holliday
vs
Peccorino

178 cm
25
156
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
157
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lyle Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Peccorino !
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holliday moves into the clinch.
Holliday is pressed up against the cage. Peccorino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holliday down to the mat. Holliday avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Peccorino is looking to clinch.
Holliday keeps the fight on the outside.
Holliday is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Peccorino .
Holliday circles away from the clinch attempt.

Peccorino gets a clinch.

Peccorino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Don Peccorino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday swats away the attempt to clinch by Peccorino .
Peccorino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peccorino tries to clinch but Holliday is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday swats away the attempt to clinch by Peccorino .
Peccorino is looking to clinch but Holliday is avoiding it.
Peccorino takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
Holliday takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holliday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday scores with the left hand. Peccorino knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Don Peccorino has been cut.
Peccorino tries to clinch up but Holliday circles away and keeps his distance.
Holliday dodges the punch combination from Peccorino .
Peccorino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holliday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holliday is looking to counter with a body kick.
Holliday plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Peccorino throws a hook but Holliday avoids it easily.
Peccorino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peccorino slaps away a takedown attempt from Holliday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Peccorino misses.
Peccorino doesn't manage to clinch there - Holliday circles away.

Peccorino takes the fight into the clinch.

Holliday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peccorino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Holliday misses.
Holliday throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holliday shoots in for a double leg but Peccorino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Don Peccorino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peccorino misses with a combination

and Holliday counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Holliday pulls guard successfully.
Peccorino wanted to stand there but Holliday had control of the position.
Holliday is trying to control the position but Peccorino postures up.
Holliday doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Peccorino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino wants to get up but he can't break Holliday's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holliday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Peccorino wanted to stand there but Holliday had control of the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peccorino throws a leg kick
and Holliday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Holliday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peccorino tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holliday is in Peccorino 's guard.
Peccorino wants to stand and escape but Holliday is having none of it.

Peccorino has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Holliday is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Holliday taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holliday fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Holliday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peccorino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holliday somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Peccorino clinches with his opponent.
Peccorino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peccorino throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
Peccorino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holliday avoids it.

Holliday breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peccorino tries to land a front kick but Holliday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holliday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holliday fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peccorino avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lyle Holliday will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Peccorino 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Peccorino throws a sloppy head kick and Holliday moves out of range easily.
Holliday misses with a body kick.
Holliday throws a right and a left that Peccorino avoids nicely.
Peccorino tries to clinch but Holliday is having none of it.
Peccorino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peccorino throws a leg kick but Holliday moved away.
Peccorino feints a jab promting Holliday to slip. Peccorino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holliday slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Lyle Holliday has been cut.
Holliday avoids the head kick by Peccorino .
Holliday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Peccorino can't get the takedown.
Peccorino is trying to pull guard but Holliday turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holliday tries to score a body lock takedown but Peccorino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peccorino is trying to drag Holliday to the mat but Holliday just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lyle Holliday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Peccorino .

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.
Holliday throws an elbow that misses.

Peccorino gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holliday is trying to control but can't.
Peccorino wants to stand up but Holliday has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Holliday is trying to stand back up but Peccorino is controlling him
Holliday works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peccorino wants to stand but Holliday is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Holliday trying to control the position here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holliday shoots in and drives through. Peccorino sprawls well.
Peccorino tries to close the distance and clinch but Holliday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holliday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holliday misses with a takedown attempt

and Peccorino moves into the clinch.

Holliday breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holliday looks for a takedown but Peccorino sprawls well.
Peccorino misses with a double jab
and Holliday counters with a left and a right that stings Peccorino .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peccorino as he jumps to the side.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peccorino as he avoids it easily.
Holliday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peccorino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holliday somewhat.
Holliday blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Peccorino . No joy for Holliday on that attempt.
A big right from Peccorino misses.
Peccorino tries to land a leg kick but Holliday saw it coming and moves away.
Peccorino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peccorino 's waist but Peccorino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holliday off to one side.
Holliday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peccorino swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Peccorino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holliday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holliday goes for a double leg but Peccorino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peccorino continues to drive forward.

Holliday breaks the clinch.
Holliday keeps the fight on the outside.

Holliday clinches.
Peccorino is trying to drag Holliday to the mat but Holliday just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Holliday keeps control of Peccorino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Holliday breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peccorino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holliday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peccorino tries to clinch but Holliday moves away
letting Holliday counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Peccorino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Peccorino looks to clinch
and Holliday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peccorino sprawls well. Peccorino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holliday gets slowly back to his feet.
Holliday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peccorino 's waist but Peccorino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holliday off to one side.
Holliday darts in looking for a takedown but Peccorino gets double underhooks and turns Holliday into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Holliday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holliday goes for a double leg but Peccorino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peccorino continues to drive forward.
Holliday goes for a takedown attempt but Peccorino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccorino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holliday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holliday pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peccorino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holliday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peccorino wants to clinch.
Peccorino tries to clinch up.
Holliday tries to clinch up.
Peccorino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holliday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holliday throws a front kick that sends Peccorino stumbling back into the cage.
Holliday shoots in looking for a takedown but Peccorino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holliday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peccorino throws a right hand that Holliday ducks under and follows up with a left that Holliday also avoids with ease.
Holliday is looking for a counter combo.
Holliday moves out of range of the body kick from Peccorino .
Peccorino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holliday swats away the attempt to clinch by Peccorino .
Peccorino wants to clinch up but Holliday keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peccorino doesn't manage to clinch there - Holliday circles away.

Peccorino moves into range and clinches up with Holliday.

Holliday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lyle Holliday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Peccorino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holliday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holliday fails to pull guard.
Holliday throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Holliday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peccorino wants to clinch but Holliday slips to the side
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peccorino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peccorino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holliday has time to react.
Holliday checks the leg kick.
Holliday tries to bum rush Peccorino with a series of wild strikes but Peccorino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peccorino throws a series of punches but Holliday moves out of range.
Peccorino is looking to clinch.
Peccorino scores with a three punch combo!
Holliday circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peccorino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holliday seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Peccorino .

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holliday just stands there and leans against the cage.

Holliday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holliday tries a head kick but it misses.

Holliday clinches up against the cage.
Holliday just leaning against Peccorino , taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Holliday gets control of Peccorino 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holliday will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Peccorino would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Peccorino wants to stand and escape but instead Holliday has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Holliday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyle Holliday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holliday 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyle Holliday!