PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Tangiers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casper Tangiers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pepper
vs
Tangiers

170 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

164 cm
22
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Likes ground

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Tangiers!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tangiers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Pepper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Pepper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Pepper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tangiers looks to move to half guard but instead Pepper has passed into mount! Damn!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pepper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tangiers turns into him and now he's in Pepper's guard.
Tangiers is pushing down on Pepper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pepper is fighting to maintain full guard but Tangiers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pepper wants to get back to full guard but Tangiers has mounted him!
Pepper is squirming around, avoiding Tangiers's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper regains half guard.
Tangiers trying to control the action but Pepper is working from the bottom.
Pepper is trying to stand up here but Tangiers is controlling him well.
Pepper is not content to let Tangiers control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pepper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tangiers trying to control the position from guard on top but Pepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tangiers drops back looking for a leg! Pepper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pepper manages to kick Tangiers off! Tangiers jumps back into Pepper's guard.

Pepper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tangiers passes into half guard.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pepper is looking to improve his position.
Tangiers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tangiers is working for a kimura but Pepper is defending it quite comfortably.
Pepper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Pepper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tangiers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pepper counters by clinching up.

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

Tangiers gets caught flat footed, as Pepper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Pepper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pepper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pepper postures up in Tangiers's guard and throws a big left but Tangiers blocks it.
Pepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tangiers is keeping the position for now.
Tangiers looking to control.
Pepper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tangiers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pepper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pepper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tangiers controls Pepper momentarily but Pepper frees himself.

Pepper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tangiers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tangiers has escaped and now he's on top!
Pepper has a closed guard, preventing Tangiers from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pepper manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tangiers gets back to half guard.

Pepper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tangiers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pepper.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pepper works his way into side control.
Tangiers is looking to reverse the position.

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.

Pepper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pepper tries to move to mount but Tangiers blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Pepper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tangiers, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Pepper dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A combination from Pepper does no damage.
Tangiers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Pepper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tangiers is looking to control Pepper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tangiers avoid being mounted?
Tangiers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pepper tries to pass to full mount but Tangiers defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pepper seems to be working for a kimura but Tangiers defends the submission attempt.
Pepper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tangiers wants to improve his position but Pepper is controlling well.
Tangiers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pepper tries to free his leg and advance position but Tangiers is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Tangiers gets caught flat footed, as Pepper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pepper tries to free his leg and advance position but Tangiers is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pepper prevents Tangiers from getting back to his feet.
Pepper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pepper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tangiers's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper looks to land a strike but Tangiers avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pepper throws a big right hand that misses.

Pepper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tangiers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tangiers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tangiers!
Tangiers tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Tangiers stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper slips under a jab.
Casper Tangiers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Pepper gets a takedown into half guard.
Floyd Pepper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Pepper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tangiers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pepper.

Pepper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Pepper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pepper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Pepper!