PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 23052 p4p, 3109 weight class) and Jake Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson has chosen Berzerk by Eminem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Mariusz Pudzianowski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pudzianowski
vs
Peterson

200 cm
30
230
13 - 67 - 0

220 cm
31
250
16 - 32 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Purple 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 13 - 67 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pudzianowski.
Peterson swings for the body but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Peterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pudzianowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pudzianowski off and has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pudzianowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pudzianowski trying to control but not successfully.
Peterson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Peterson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Pudzianowski taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Peterson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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.