PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Sideshow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pain Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain Peters has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sideshow
vs
Peters

160 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
19
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Plays chess

Carnage Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Sideshow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pain Peters!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters throws a hook but Sideshow blocks it.
Sideshow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sideshow keeps the fight on the outside.
Peters tries to clinch but Sideshow moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Sideshow misses.
Sideshow slips under a jab from Peters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideshow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peters moves in looking to clinch but Sideshow pushes him off.
Peters misses with a body shot.
Pain Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Peters gets caught flat footed, as Sideshow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Sideshow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Peters has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sideshow is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Peters.
Peters sneaks back into half guard.
Peters tries to get to full guard but Sideshow has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Peters looking for submissions off his back.
Sideshow passes into side control, despite Peters's attempt to control the position.
Peters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Peters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sideshow is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sideshow prevents Peters from improving his position.
Sideshow wants to control but Peters is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peters gets full guard.

Peters working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sideshow has passed into half guard!
Peters wants to control but Sideshow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that The Sideshow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sideshow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sideshow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Peters misses.
Sideshow keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters moves in looking to clinch but Sideshow pushes him off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sideshow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideshow fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sideshow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sideshow fails with the takedown.
Sideshow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peters doesn't manage to clinch there - Sideshow circles away.
Peters misses the shot to the body.
Peters tries to clinch but Sideshow moves out of range.
Peters paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sideshow fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peters shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Peters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sideshow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peters.
Peters wants to free his trapped foot but Sideshow is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peters is looking for a kimura here.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peters is looking for a kimura but Sideshow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peters to get the leverage.

Peters is looking for a kimura here.

Peters is trying to work for a kimura but Sideshow is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pain Peters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sideshow misses with a takedown
and Peters counters with a left to the body.
Sideshow shoots and misses

so Peters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Peters has gone for a leg lock! Sideshow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peters's guard.

Peters looking for a guillotine here but Sideshow defends easily.
Peters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peters is on top in guard.

Peters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peters prevents Sideshow from getting back to his feet.
Peters looking to pass the guard.

That's two 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.
Sideshow trying to control the position here.
Peters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Peters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sideshow, who protects the arm well.
Sideshow is not content to let Peters control the position.

Peters is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sideshow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sideshow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peters tries to advance to mount but Sideshow denies him.

Peters is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sideshow is trying to escape and Peters transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sideshow is forced to tap! Nice work there by Peters! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pain Peters!