PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Great Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rousimar Palhares Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousimar Palhares Skywalker has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Pete
vs
Palhares Skywalker

200 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
249 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Great Pete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rousimar Palhares Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pete wants to clinch up but Skywalker keeps it at a distance.

Pete is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skywalker's half guard.
Skywalker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pete blocks the strikes from Skywalker.
Pete looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skywalker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pete throwing shots but Skywalker is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skywalker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skywalker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Pete looking for a submission but Skywalker manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skywalker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skywalker is pulling down on Pete's head. It's preventing any offense from Pete, at least for the moment.
Pete makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete prevents Skywalker from getting back to his feet.
Pete lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Pete is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Skywalker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Skywalker has escaped and now he's on top!
Skywalker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Pete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pete tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pete is looking for a triangle but Skywalker pushes his legs off easily.

Pete has his foot on Skywalker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skywalker works his way back into a safe position though.

Pete is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skywalker is aware though and is defending well.

Skywalker gets to his feet - Pete follows without any prompting.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pete shoots and misses
and Skywalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pete tries for a takedown but Skywalker circles away easily
letting Skywalker counter with a right hand.
Pete is breathing heavily.
Pete is looking to clinch.
Pete with a poor takedown
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Pete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pete tries for a takedown but Skywalker circles away easily

and Skywalker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pete!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skywalker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pete can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skywalker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pete hang on?
Skywalker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Skywalker content just to control the position here.
Pete is in all sorts of trouble here.
Skywalker controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rousimar Palhares Skywalker.
Pete with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pete is looking to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Pete 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pete avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pete doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pete with a poor takedown
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skywalker counters with a straight right hand.
Pete fails with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a low kick, right behind Pete 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Pete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pete doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a straight right hand.
Pete with a poor takedown
and Skywalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Skywalker works over Pete's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skywalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Skywalker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pete's half guard.
Skywalker lands strikes from half guard.
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Skywalker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skywalker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skywalker lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Skywalker 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.

Pete actively working from the bottom here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Skywalker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker prevents Pete from improving his position.
Skywalker stalling.

Pete is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skywalker pulls his head out easily.
Skywalker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skywalker wants to control but Pete is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rousimar Palhares Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a hook.
Pete shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Skywalker.
Pete tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skywalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pete on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pete wants to clinch up but Skywalker keeps it at a distance.
Pete is looking to clinch.
Great Pete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pete fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pete tries to clinch up.
Skywalker lands with a shot to the body.
Pete has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pete shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Pete with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pete gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Skywalker punishes Pete's body with a nice straight punch.
Skywalker clobbers Pete with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pete walks into a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pete darts in trying to clinch
and Skywalker counters with a three punch combo that has Pete backing up. Pete nods at Skywalker to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rousimar Palhares Skywalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Skywalker clobbers Pete with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pete doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a two punch combo.
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skywalker cracks Pete with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skywalker works over Pete's head and body with a nice combination.

Pete is rocked!

Pete closes the distance and clinches.
Skywalker working hard to break the clinch.
Pete changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skywalker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skywalker lands with a hook. Pete tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skywalker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Pete. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete has his takedown stuffed
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
Pete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skywalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pete takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pete doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pete takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pete fails with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pete ducks right into an uppercut from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a two punch combo.
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Pete is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skywalker thuds his right hand into Pete's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Skywalker - just one landing.
Pete misses with a takedown attempt
and Skywalker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pete seems to have got his legs back now.
Skywalker with a jab.
Pete shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Great Pete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Skywalker finds it's way through Pete's defenses.
Skywalker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pete moves to clinch but Skywalker breaks away
and Skywalker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker connects with a crisp jab.
Skywalker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pete blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Skywalker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skywalker.
Pete looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pete with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a series of strikes. Pete will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pete doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Skywalker finds it's way through Pete's defenses.
Skywalker keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pete stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker connects with a body shot that sends Pete's belly button to the back.
Skywalker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skywalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skywalker feints and then cracks Pete's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pete down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skywalker scores with a shot to the body.
Skywalker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skywalker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skywalker stalks Pete and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pete's face. Pete staggers backwards, shaken.
Pete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skywalker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skywalker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rousimar Palhares Skywalker!
A very excited looking Rousimar Palhares Skywalker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.