PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Limp Bizkit-My way or the high way kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Ross is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pettis
vs
Ross

187 cm
25
209 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Raptorz Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Ross!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross blocks a head kick by Pettis.
Pettis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Ross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pettis's hands.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis keeps Ross at a distance using the push kick.
Pettis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Ross does no damage.
Pettis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis throws a wild body kick that Ross sees coming a mile off.
Pettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Ross. Those never looked like landing.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Ross tries to bum rush Pettis with a series of wild strikes but Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ross avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Pete Pettis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pettis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ross.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pettis scores with a head kick. Ross tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like John Ross has been cut.
Ross avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Ross looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pettis walks into a straight right hand from Ross.
Ross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis scores with a leg kick.
Ross fails to land with a series of punches.
Ross blocks a head kick by Pettis.
Pettis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ross throws a right and a left that Pettis avoids nicely.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Ross tries to clinch but Pettis is having none of it.
Pettis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ross.
Ross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ross shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pettis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ross looks winded!
Pettis avoids the head kick by Ross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Ross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pettis.
Ross is looking to land body kicks.
Ross throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Ross.
Ross blocks a head kick by Pettis.
Pettis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Pettis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ross throws a nice looking combination but Pettis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pettis keeps the fight on the outside.
Ross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ross throws a wild body kick that Pettis sees coming a mile off.
Pettis scores with a head kick. Ross tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pettis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pettis.
Pettis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ross darts in trying to clinch

and Pettis counters by moving into the clinch.
Ross changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pettis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pete Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ross.
Pettis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ross's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross tries to clinch but Pettis is having none of it.
Pettis throws a low kick but Ross avoids it.
Pettis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Pettis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Ross's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sloppy strikes from Ross. Those never looked like landing.
Pettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ross!
Pettis avoids a kick to the body.
Pettis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pettis is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Ross coming out on top.
That kick from Pettis tenderised Ross's leg. Ross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ross is looking to clinch but Pettis is avoiding it.
Pettis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ross if he has to take too many more of those.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis misses with a head kick.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pettis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pettis stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
John Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross tries to clinch but Pettis is having none of it.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pete Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Ross throws a lazy head kick
and Pettis counters with a big head kick but Ross shrugs it off.
Ross looks to clinch

and Pettis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Pettis manages to break the clinch.
Pettis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pettis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Pettis.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross tries to land a front kick but Pettis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pettis dodges the punch combination from Ross.
Ross is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Ross misses with a few strikes there.
Ross on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ross misses with a head kick.

Pettis tries to keep at a distance but Ross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pettis gets underhooks to prevent Ross's takedown attempt.
Pete Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ross.

Pettis breaks from the clinch.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross blocks a head kick by Pettis.
Ross misses with a double jab.
Pettis avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pettis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Ross tries to clinch but Pettis is having none of it.
Ross explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pettis keeps the fight on the outside.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Ross lands but Pettis takes it in his stride.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pettis. That's going to slow Ross down.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pettis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Ross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pettis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pettis keeps Ross at a distance using the push kick.
Pettis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pettis takes one on the button.
Pettis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ross throws a series of punches but Pettis moves out of range.
Ross misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pettis - that will leave a mark!
Ross tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pettis throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Ross misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Ross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Ross's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ross dives in and grabs Pettis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pettis pushes down on Ross's head and hops out.
Ross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pettis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettis circles away.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis connects with a solid leg kick.
Pete Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.
Pettis scores with a leg kick.
Pettis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pettis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pettis thows a body kick. Ross tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettis throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Pettis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ross has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pettis.
Ross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Pettis misses with a head kick.
Pettis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pettis.
Pettis lands a head kick!
Ross tries to clinch but Pettis moves out of range.
Ross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Ross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick
and Pettis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pettis connects with a leg kick. Ross looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pettis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Pettis tenderised Ross's leg. Ross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pettis throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Pettis swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pettis.
Pettis throws the kick towards the body but Ross avoids it.
Pettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pettis but Pettis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pete Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ross.
Ross throws a push kick but Pettis slaps the foot to one side.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Ross.
Pettis dodges the punch combination from Ross.
Ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ross misses with a double jab.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettis moves away.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis slips a jab and a cross from Ross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws the kick towards the body but Ross avoids it.
Pettis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ross misses with a body kick.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Pettis. No joy for Ross on that attempt.
Ross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pettis can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pettis.
Pettis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ross.
Pettis lands with a kick to the temple. Ross shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Pettis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Ross's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Good leg kick by Pettis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pettis. Ross shrugs it off though.
Pettis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ross's head.
Pettis misses with a head kick.
Pettis is looking to land body kicks.
Ross avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pettis wants to land a leg kick but Ross is out of range.
Ross avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Ross has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pettis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pettis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pettis pinned against the cage. Pettis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses.
Ross tries to bum rush Pettis with a series of wild strikes but Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pettis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ross avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Ross wants to clinch up but Pettis keeps it at a distance.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross moves out of range of the leg kick from Pettis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis keeps the fight on the outside.
Ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ross throws a series of strikes that have Pettis backpedaling.
Ross blocks a head kick by Pettis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross shoots for a takedown but Pettis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pete Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ross.
Pettis swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ross.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Ross.

Ross gets a clinch.
Ross looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pettis breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pettis.
Ross is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pettis is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ross.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Ross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pettis defends it nicely.
Nice body kick there by Pettis.
Both fighters circling a little - Pettis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Pettis tenderised Ross's leg. Ross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ross doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettis circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis lands with a slapping head kick.
Pettis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pettis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ross's knee momentarily.
Ross throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pettis dodges the punch combination from Ross.
Pettis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Ross throws a right hand that Pettis ducks under and follows up with a left that Pettis also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross misses with the combination.
Ross wants to clinch up but Pettis keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but John Ross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Ross's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ross is looking to clinch but Pettis is avoiding it.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pettis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettis wants it to stay on the feet.
Pettis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ross. That did some damage!
Ross scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ross connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ross tries to clinch but Pettis is having none of it.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ross tries to clinch but Pettis is having none of it.
Pettis scores with a head kick.
Pettis takes one to the side of the head.
Ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross tries for a takedown but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ross is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pettis throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.

Ross has managed to clinch.
Ross wants a takedown.
Pete Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ross.

Pettis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ross swings for the body but Pettis moves out of range.
Ross throws a series of punches but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis connects with a solid leg kick.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Ross.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses.
Ross fails to land the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pettis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Pettis throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Pettis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ross's calf.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross avoids the head kick by Pettis.
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Pettis defending well as Ross loads up on a big left hand.
Pettis leaves Ross with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pettis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ross tries to clinch up but Pettis circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross avoids a kick to the body.
Ross looks for a takedown but Pettis sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ross avoids the head kick by Pettis.

Ross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ross drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ross jumps guard but Pettis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Pettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pettis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ross tries to clinch up but Pettis circles away and keeps his distance.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Ross throws a series of punches but Pettis avoids them all with ease.
Pettis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ross lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis fakes the leg kick and cracks Ross in the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Ross.
Pettis slips a jab and a cross from Ross.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Ross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ross has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Ross!
Post fight, John Ross took to the microphone: 'Want to thank the fans and my sponsors... without them this wouldnt have been possible'.