PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scully Peterson (ranked 1262 p4p, 5813 weight class) and Ron Austin (ranked 182 p4p, 525 weight class). Peterson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Riddler - Method Man. The key to victory for Scully Peterson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Peterson
vs
Austin

225 cm
23
284
10 - 2 - 0

200 cm
27
223
6 - 9 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite 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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scully Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Austin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Ron Austin has been cut.
Peterson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Austin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to avoid it but Austin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peterson to the ground. Peterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scully Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Austin.
Austin fails to land the takedown.
Peterson feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Austin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Peterson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peterson is fending him off so far but Austin persists. Nope, Peterson circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Peterson misses the target.
Austin with a poor takedown
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Austin moves out of range.
Ron Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson tries to score with a low kick but Austin moves his leg out of the way.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Austin is defended easily by Peterson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Peterson catches Austin napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Austin to the canvas!
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson cracks Austin with a solid left hand.
Peterson stays in close to Austin's body and controls the position.
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Austin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Peterson escapes and throws Austin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Austin looks winded!
A lull in the action here.
Peterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson scoring with punches from side control.
Austin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Peterson is working Austin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Peterson scoring with punches from side control.
Peterson lands a nice forearm strike.

Austin is rocked!
Peterson grinds an elbow into Austin's temple.
Austin is still in real trouble! Can Peterson finish him?
Austin is letting Peterson control him for a moment.
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 landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Peterson lands a huge shot from side control! Austin is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scully Peterson!
An out of breath Scully Peterson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.