PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Petersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jens Petersen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Connor
vs
Petersen

175 cm
19
178 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jens Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Connor moves into the clinch successfully.
Connor looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Connor avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage.
Connor prevents Petersen from breaking the clinch.
Petersen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Connor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Petersen tries to pull guard but Connor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Petersen jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Connor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.

Petersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Connor is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to keep Connor in close.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Connor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Petersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Connor defends it easily.
Petersen wants to stand but Connor is controlling the position.
Petersen has his hands on Connor's head, controlling the position.
Petersen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor prevents Petersen from getting back to his feet.
Connor tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jens Petersen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Petersen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Connor under the eye.
Petersen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Petersen.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petersen blocks a head kick by Connor.
Petersen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Connor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petersen's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen wants to hit a switch here but Connor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there!
Connor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petersen tries to hold on but Connor pushes him away.
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Connor maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jens Petersen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Petersen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Connor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Petersen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Connor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersen's elbow.
Petersen is trying to break the clinch but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Petersen tries to pull guard but Connor won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Petersen.

Petersen breaks from the clinch.

Petersen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petersen tries to pull guard but Connor won't allow it.
John Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Petersen.
Connor prevents the takedown attempt.
Petersen wants to take the fight to the mat but Connor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Petersen has Connor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Connor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petersen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Connor lands with a short shot to the head.
Connor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petersen gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Petersen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Connor wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Connor wants to get back to his feet.

Jens Petersen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Petersen.

Petersen closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petersen tightens his grip and picks Connor up, before dumping him to the ground. Connor manages to land in guard.
Petersen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Connor keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen advances to half guard.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Connor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen throwing shots but Connor is blocking nicely.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Connor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.

Petersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petersen has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Connor works to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to stand but Connor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jens Petersen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Petersen closes the distance and clinches up with Connor, looking for a takedown. Petersen pushes Connor against the cage but Connor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petersen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petersen shoots in for a double leg but Connor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Petersen.
Nice body kick from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petersen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connor is fending him off so far but Petersen persists. Nope, Connor circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petersen circles away.
Connor looks for a takedown but Petersen sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Petersen has Connor up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen with a knee to the head.

Petersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connor sprawls well. Connor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petersen gets slowly back to his feet.
Petersen has a takedown stuffed.
Petersen shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
Petersen shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petersen shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Connor swivels and escapes.
Petersen tries to clinch but Connor moves away

and Connor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short uppercut from Petersen.

Petersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Petersen takes the fight into the clinch.

Petersen manages to pull guard.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Connor from controlling successfully.
Petersen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to control but Connor passes easily into half guard.
Petersen tries to roll over but Connor keeps him under control.
Connor is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
Connor tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Petersen.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Connor is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Connor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Connor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jens Petersen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Petersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
John Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jens Petersen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petersen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jens Petersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petersen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Petersen!