Quick Fight Championship PBP Commentary

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Peterson (ranked 22710 p4p, 3672 weight class) and Hyu Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by Berzerk by Eminem. The crowd seem to be enjoying Head's choice of entrance music: Eye of the tiger. 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.

Peterson
vs
Head

220 cm
33
250
17 - 38 - 0

198 cm
25
265
9 - 29 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 17 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hyu Head!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Peterson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Head has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Peterson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Peterson wants to take the fight to the mat but Head manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Peterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Head gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.

Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Peterson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Head's guard.

Head pushes Peterson off and scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Head has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A combination from Peterson does no damage.
Peterson throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
Peterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Head, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peterson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Peterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Head trying to hold on to Peterson's head to control him but Peterson postures up.
Head is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is looking to improve his position.
Peterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Peterson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Head knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Head is looking to control Peterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Head avoid being mounted?
Head is in trouble now - Peterson has advanced to mount!
Peterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peterson cracks Head with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Peterson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Head is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Head really wants to buck Peterson off and get back to his feet.

Peterson is working for a guillotine from mount but Head frees his head quite easily.
Peterson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Head?
Peterson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Head is bucking up trying to escape but Peterson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Peterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands a heavy elbow.
Peterson lands a big shot there that rocks Head but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Head is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Head is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peterson trying to control but Head is having none of it.
Peterson lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Peterson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson with shots to the head and body - Head looks very uncomfortable down there.
Peterson trying to control but Head is having none of it.
Peterson won't let Head get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peterson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Head is desperately trying to improve his position but Peterson has a good base and remains in mount.
Peterson trying to control but Head is having none of it.
Peterson looking to finish Head with some ground and pound. This is bad for Head!
Peterson punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Peterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Head fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Head shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Head shoots for a takedown but Peterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jake Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyu Head.
Peterson throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.

Peterson gets a double leg takedown into Head's guard.
Peterson is in close to Head's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peterson working some strikes from top position.
Peterson chips away with some ground and pound.
Peterson is looking to pass into half guard but Head pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Head is in guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Head is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.

Peterson wanted to stand there but Head had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peterson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peterson is looking to stand up but Head won't let him.

Peterson gets to his feet - Head follows without any prompting.
Peterson throws a one two combo.
Head tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peterson swivels and escapes.

Peterson drives through with a takedown into Head's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Head is keeping the position for now.
Head wants to get back to his feet but Peterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peterson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Peterson wants to stand and escape but instead Head has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Peterson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peterson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Peterson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?
Peterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Head is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to keep Head in close.
Peterson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Head preventing the sweep.
Jake Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson wants to stand and escape but Head is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Head gets caught napping as Peterson dives in and scores a takedown. Head manages to retain guard.

Peterson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Head shoots for a takedown but Peterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Head takes a kick to the side of the head.
Head shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peterson as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Peterson throws a head kick that Head semi-blocks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Head is defended easily by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Peterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Peterson decides to stand back up. Peterson steps back and let's Head get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Peterson as Head shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Peterson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Peterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Head's head.
Peterson misses with a jab, cross combination.

Peterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Head to the mat! Head manages to get full guard.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Head is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Head avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson slips nicely into half guard.
Peterson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Well, if Peterson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head tries to roll over but Peterson keeps him under control.
Peterson uses his free foot to push down on Head's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Head.
Peterson tries to control but Head wriggling away.
Peterson wants to control the action but instead Head gets a body lock and reverses into Peterson's guard! Nice work!
Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson wants to sweep here but Head controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Head from controlling successfully.
Head is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Head wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.

Peterson gets to his feet. Head looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Peterson enables Head to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peterson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Head takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peterson is striking off his back. Head thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Peterson pushes Head off looking to stand but Head dives back in and keeps control.
Peterson trying to control here.
Head tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peterson gets full guard.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to control the position here.
Peterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Head's guard.

Head trying to keep a closed guard but Peterson is proving a slippery customer.

Head is working an open guard so Peterson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches up with Head, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes Head against the cage but Head circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Head shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Peterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peterson wants it to stay on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Head enables Peterson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Head manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hyu Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson stays in close to Head's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peterson 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Peterson!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Peterson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Hyu Head spoke after the fight, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.