PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltier has chosen Rockstar-Chamillionaire as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Zane Peltier enters the cage!

Grimm
vs
Peltier

170 cm
22
156 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

172 cm
27
154 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Auguste Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Zane Peltier!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm misses with a two punch combination.
Grimm throws a lazy right hand but Peltier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peltier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
Grimm throws a lazy uppercut

and Peltier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grimm's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Peltier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peltier throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltier trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peltier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grimm haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Peltier cracks Grimm with a solid left hand.
Grimm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peltier.
Grimm lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Peltier!
Grimm avoids the attempt from Peltier to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Grimm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peltier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grimm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peltier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grimm controlling the action here.
Peltier punching from the bottom.
Grimm perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm is thwarting Peltier's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Auguste Grimm.

Peltier gets the takedown into side control.
Peltier landing strikes.
Peltier is working Grimm over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peltier is putting a hurting on Grimm here, landing some big shots from side control.
Peltier in side control, throwing shots but Grimm defends.
Grimm is not content to let Peltier control the position.
Peltier misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grimm is trying to get back to half guard.
Peltier creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltier throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Grimm works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Peltier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peltier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grimm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grimm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peltier.
Peltier trying to mount his opponent but Grimm defends it.
Grimm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peltier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grimm defending well though.
Peltier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peltier throwing shots but Grimm is blocking nicely.

Peltier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Peltier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimm has managed to free his arm - good work.
Peltier prevents Grimm from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peltier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Peltier dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Grimm throws a leg kick

and Peltier counters with a single leg into guard. Grimm didn't expect that.
Grimm pulls Peltier in to control the position.
Peltier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grimm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peltier throws an elbow that misses. Grimm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peltier's guard. Nice move by Grimm!
Peltier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Peltier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peltier throwing shots but Grimm is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Peltier is working for a kimura here but Grimm manages to reverse the position and he's now in Peltier's guard.
Grimm throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm looking to pass the guard.
Peltier has control of Grimm's left arm, preventing Grimm from doing any damage.
Peltier is trying to hold Grimm in close to prevent damage but Grimm has managed to pass into half guard.
Peltier is not content to let Grimm control the position.
Grimm seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm is looking to take a break and control but Peltier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zane Peltier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grimm trying to pass the guard but Peltier defending well.
Peltier wants to get back to full guard.
Grimm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peltier's head.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grimm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grimm not doing much here.
Peltier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grimm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grimm's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm tries to break free.

Peltier is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grimm is defending well though. Peltier let's go of the attempt for now.
Peltier missing with strikes.
Grimm rolls, trying to escape but Peltier keeps control of the position.
Peltier landing with strikes.
Peltier somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Peltier not allowing Grimm to control his hands.
Well, with Peltier on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Grimm is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grimm defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Grimm stays in close to Peltier's body and controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimm trying to control but Peltier is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Auguste Grimm wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Peltier is looking to clinch.
Grimm missing with a left hand there. Peltier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peltier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Peltier 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! This is the final round!

Grimm throws a lazy uppercut

and Peltier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grimm's guard.
Peltier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peltier throws a big elbow that misses.
Peltier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grimm's head.
Peltier is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimm has wrist control.
Grimm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peltier manages to get himself to full guard.
Grimm trying to control the position from guard on top but Peltier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimm is looking to advance position but Peltier has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peltier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grimm?

It looks like Auguste Grimm has been cut.
Peltier looking to land elbow strikes but Grimm uses the position to regain half guard.
Peltier winds up and cracks Grimm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peltier wants to free his trapped foot but Grimm is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peltier thows a huge punch but Grimm dodges it nicely.
Peltier is looking to take a break and control but Grimm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grimm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peltier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Peltier is working for a submission of some sort.
Grimm trying to control from the bottom.
Peltier tries to pass to full mount but Grimm defends it.
Grimm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peltier throwing shots but Grimm is blocking nicely.

Peltier seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Grimm is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zane Peltier!
In his post fight interview, Zane Peltier started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.