PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Season (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Season
vs
Todd

155 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Speed Junkie Supplements Q160-158-155 (90%Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Season!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Todd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Todd forces Season back against the cage and clinches.
Todd's coach down at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Todd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Season is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Todd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Season wants to break free but Todd has control.

Season is fighting off a takedown attempt but Todd is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Season to the mat. Season regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Season looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Todd scoring with punches to the head and body.
Season keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.
Todd looking to pass the guard.
Season preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Season controls Todd momentarily but Todd frees himself.
Season is controlling Todd's posture.
Todd trying to control but Season is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Todd thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Todd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Season, pushing him back against the cage.
Todd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Season changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Todd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.

Todd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Todd trying to control the action but Season is working from the bottom.
Season wants to control but Todd postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Season takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Season is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Todd asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Season is working to avoid the ground and pound but Todd connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Season is trying to get back to half guard.
Todd trying to control the position but Season is working away.
Todd scoring with punches from side control.
Season managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Todd.
The referee asks Todd politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Todd prefers to stall for the moment though.
Todd tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Season gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Todd throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Todd connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Season is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Todd lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Todd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Todd tries to control but Season wriggling away.
Todd with the ground and pound from mount.
Season wants to control but Todd is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd landing strikes from the mount.
Todd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Season is looking to escape.
Todd avoids the attempt from Season to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd with shots to the head and body - Season looks very uncomfortable down there.
Todd unloading with bombs!
Season regains half guard.
Todd moves nicely into side control.
Season dodges the ground and pound from Todd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todd advances nicely into full mount.
Todd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Todd landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Todd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Todd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Todd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.

Todd clinches up against the cage.
Todd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Todd.
Todd lands a body punch.
Todd prevents the takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Todd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Season.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Todd gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Andrew Todd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Todd is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Season!
Todd lands a heavy elbow.
Todd with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Todd raining down hammerfists from mount.
Todd working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Todd lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Todd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Todd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Todd cracks Season with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Season wants to control but Todd is having none of it.
Todd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd working Season over with strikes here.
Season taking shots to the head.
Season takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Season regains half guard.
Season is not content to let Todd control the position.
Todd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Todd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Season might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Todd winds up and cracks Season with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Season avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Todd.
Season desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Season is refusing to be controlled, as Todd sits in half guard.
Season tries to kick Todd off but Todd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Season tries to roll over but Todd keeps him under control.
Todd tries to pass to full mount but Season defends it.
Season looks like he's trying to stand up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Season takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Todd drives through and clinches with Season against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Todd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Todd as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Todd.
Todd lands a nice uppercut.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Todd presses Season against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Todd pushes Season back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Todd lands a takedown into guard.
Todd pushes down on Season's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Season on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Season blocking the ground and pound attempt from Todd.
Todd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Todd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Season knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Todd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Season keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Todd connects with a nice short shot to Season's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Todd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Season tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Todd is in Season's guard.
Todd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Todd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Season swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Todd working some strikes from top position.
Todd trying to move into half guard but instead Season has managed to sweep!
Season passes Todd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Season is pressing down on Todd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Todd is holding on for now.
Season missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Season is looking to pass Todd's guard but actually Todd recovers to full guard.
Season lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Season wanted to stand there but Todd had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Season accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Season drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Todd dives on top into guard.
Todd trying to control the position from guard on top but Season is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todd chips away with some ground and pound.
Todd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Todd wants to pass the guard but Season is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Todd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Todd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Season swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Season is trying to keep Todd in close.
Todd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Season keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.
Todd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Todd wants to pass the guard but Season is keeping the position.
Season trying to keep a closed guard but Todd is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Todd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Season is keeping the position for now.
Season keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Season stuffs the takedown attempt from Todd. Todd gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Todd.

Todd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Season manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Peter Season has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Season is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Todd tries to free his leg and advance position but Season is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Todd wants to control from the top but Season keeps moving.
Season is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Peter Season wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Todd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Season takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Season keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Season walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Todd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andrew Todd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Season fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Todd 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Todd!
Andrew Todd very nearly forgot to thank Laundry 90% (Same day) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Peter Season stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was tough to win, but not everyone can win. I wasn't expecting to say a post fight lost interview but I have to. Train harder and win next time. Good night everyone!'.