PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Pentangeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desi Venetiaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pentangeli
vs
Venetiaan

195 cm
26
280 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

205 cm
29
270 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Pentangeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Desi Venetiaan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentangeli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Venetiaan circles away quickly and effectively.
Venetiaan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Pentangeli moves into the clinch successfully.
Venetiaan wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Venetiaan.
Venetiaan avoiding damage as Pentangeli throws knees to the body.

Pentangeli has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Venetiaan regains guard immediately.
Pentangeli prevents Venetiaan from getting back to his feet.
Pentangeli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pentangeli with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Venetiaan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Venetiaan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pentangeli wants to pass the guard but Venetiaan is keeping the position.
Venetiaan keeping moving, preventing Pentangeli from controlling successfully.
Venetiaan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pentangeli is one step ahead there.
Venetiaan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pentangeli.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentangeli connects with a couple of short punches.
Pentangeli trying to control but Venetiaan is working from the bottom.
Pentangeli content to stall in guard here.
Venetiaan keeping moving, preventing Pentangeli from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Venetiaan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Venetiaan misses with a low kick.
Pentangeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venetiaan.
Good work by Venetiaan as he checks the leg kick.
Pentangeli works the jab nicely.
Pentangeli throws a looping overhand right but Venetiaan ducks down to avoid it.
Venetiaan lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pentangeli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Venetiaan sprawls well initially but Pentangeli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pentangeli not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentangeli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pentangeli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pentangeli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Pentangeli is working for a submission of some sort.
Venetiaan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Pentangeli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venetiaan is doing well to control the position and prevent Pentangeli from advancing to side control.
Pentangeli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pentangeli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pentangeli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Venetiaan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pentangeli is working away from the top position though.
Pentangeli drops an elbow to the side of Venetiaan's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venetiaan has hold of Pentangeli's hands but Pentangeli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Venetiaan has hold of Pentangeli's hands but Pentangeli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pentangeli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Venetiaan is controlling Pentangeli's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pentangeli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venetiaan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pentangeli.
Pentangeli thows a huge punch but Venetiaan dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venetiaan is trying to control but can't.
Pentangeli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pentangeli scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Pentangeli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Venetiaan is not content to let Pentangeli control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pentangeli working over Venetiaan with some ground and pound. Venetiaan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Venetiaan is trying to stand back up but Pentangeli is controlling him
Venetiaan is in trouble now - Pentangeli has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venetiaan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Venetiaan tries to hold on but Pentangeli pushes him away.
Pentangeli lands a nice shot to the head.
Pentangeli postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Venetiaan looks a forlorn figure.
Pentangeli raining down shots from the mount!
Pentangeli controlling his opponent.
Pentangeli lands a heavy elbow.
Venetiaan working to try and regain half guard.
Venetiaan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pentangeli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Venetiaan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pentangeli cracks Venetiaan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pentangeli fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Venetiaan is rocked!
Pentangeli lands a big shot to the head and Venetiaan winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Pentangeli!
Frank Pentangeli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.