PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stallone (ranked 2796 p4p, 232 weight class) and Manu Peralta (ranked 2668 p4p, 223 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Peralta's choice of entrance music: Moke boy - Hawaiian kickboxer. On his way into the cage it seems that Frank Stallone has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frank Stallone seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Stallone
vs
Peralta

175 cm
25
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
153 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stallone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manu Peralta!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peralta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stallone's head backwards.
Peralta scores with a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Stallone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peralta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Stallone shoots in and bounces Peralta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Peralta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Peralta seems to be working for a kimura but Stallone defends the submission attempt.
Peralta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stallone is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Spartans Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Peralta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peralta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stallone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peralta controlling from the top position.
It looks like Peralta might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Stallone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peralta pushes down on Stallone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Peralta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stallone is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Peralta seems to be working for a kimura but Stallone defends the submission attempt.
Peralta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stallone defending well though.
Peralta wants to pass the guard but Stallone is defending well.

Stallone looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Peralta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stallone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peralta is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Peralta connects with a nice short shot to Stallone's temple.
Peralta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stallone trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peralta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stallone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Peralta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Stallone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peralta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Peralta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stallone on his heels. He'll look to pass Stallone's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peralta controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Peralta dominated that round.
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.

Peralta throws out a powerful jab.

Peralta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stallone's half guard.
Peralta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peralta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stallone taking some punishment here, with Peralta in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Peralta seems to be working for a kimura but Stallone defends the submission attempt.
Peralta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peralta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Peralta working over Stallone with some ground and pound. Stallone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manu Peralta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peralta is trying to control the action in half guard but Stallone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peralta is taking a breather. Stallone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stallone is concentrating on defense, preventing Peralta from advancing position.
Peralta wants to free his trapped foot but Stallone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peralta wants to take a breather but Stallone is having none of it.
Peralta controlling the action here.
Stallone is looking to control Peralta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stallone avoid being mounted?
Peralta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Stallone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peralta pulls his head out easily.

Peralta seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from Peralta.

Stallone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peralta pulls his head out easily.
Peralta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Peralta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stallone defending well though.
Stallone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peralta is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peralta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peralta lunges at Stallone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stallone's hand.

Stallone gets a double leg takedown into Peralta's guard.
Stallone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stallone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stallone postures up.
Peralta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peralta keeping full guard, as Stallone tries to pass.
Peralta has Stallone pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Stallone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Peralta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice uppercut there from Peralta.
Peralta motions for Stallone to come forward. Peralta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stallone tries to counter with a takedown but Peralta is quick to defend against it.
Peralta throws a right hand that Stallone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stallone also avoids with ease.
Peralta with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Peralta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stallone!
Peralta remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Peralta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallone is trying to control Peralta's posture but Peralta avoids it.
The referee asks Peralta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Peralta prefers to stall for the moment though.

Peralta tries for a kimura but Stallone is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peralta working the body and head with strikes.

Peralta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stallone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peralta is looking to take a break and control but Stallone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Peralta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stallone wants to control but Peralta postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peralta trying to control the action but Stallone is working from the bottom.
Peralta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stallone tries to improve position but can't.
Stallone is letting Peralta control him for a moment.

Peralta is trying to get an arm triangle but Stallone is defending well.
Peralta remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Stallone can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallone dodges the ground and pound from Peralta.
Peralta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stallone keeps working.
Peralta controls the position from side control.
Manu Peralta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Peralta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stallone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stallone is trying to escape the position but Peralta is controlling 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.
Stallone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Peralta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Peralta prevents Stallone from improving his position.
Peralta wants to free his trapped foot but Stallone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peralta slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peralta uses his free foot to push down on Stallone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stallone.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Peralta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peralta 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 Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Peralta!
During a confident post fight interview, Manu Peralta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.