PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Peterson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Even Flow by Pearl Jam. Remy Martin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Peterson
vs
Martin

178 cm
21
191 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remy Martin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries to clinch but Peterson moves out of range.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Remy Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peterson thows a body shot but no joy.
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peterson defends it nicely.
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Eric Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy Martin.
Nice sprawl there from Peterson as Martin shoots in.
Martin looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peterson misses with a straight right.

Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peterson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peterson's efforts to push away.

Peterson has clasped his hands together around Martin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Peterson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Peterson tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Peterson just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to control the position but Martin is working away.
Peterson grinds an elbow into Martin's temple.
Martin trying to remain calm as Peterson controls from the top position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Eric Peterson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily.
Martin drops his hands momentarily and Peterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peterson stalling.
Martin slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Peterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.

Peterson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Peterson trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Peterson moves into full mount!
Peterson raining down shots from the mount!
Martin is breathing heavily.

Peterson working for a guillotine from mount but Martin is in no mood to give up.
Peterson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Martin for as long as he can get away with.

Peterson is working for a guillotine from mount but Martin frees his head quite easily.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

It looks like Remy Martin has been cut.
Peterson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Peterson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 looking to finish Martin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Martin!
Peterson content just to control the position here.
Peterson landing shots from mount.

Martin is rocked!

That has opened up Remy Martin's cut even more.

Peterson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Peterson stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Peterson.
A jab from Peterson misses.

Peterson has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson is trying to force a seperation but Martin has the dominant position.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Peterson decides to pull guard.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Peterson pulls Martin in close to prevent any damage.
Peterson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.
Martin being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eric Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Peterson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Remy Martin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Peterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Peterson moves into the clinch.

Martin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Peterson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Martin to the mat. Martin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Peterson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Peterson pushes down on Martin's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Peterson is working for a submission of some sort.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is looking to control Peterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martin avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Peterson seems content to control.
Peterson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Martin!
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Peterson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Martin's face.
Peterson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

The cut above Remy Martin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Peterson has isolated one of Martin's arms. Martin looking to fight him off but Peterson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Peterson!