PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Peterson (ranked 24261 p4p, 5651 weight class) and Boof Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Peterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Peterson
vs
Two

220 cm
20
250
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
220
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boof Two!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Two's head and hops out.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Two moves out of range.
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Two drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Peterson defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Two does a little dance to reset his feet.
Two tries to counter with a clinch but Peterson shakes him off and moves away.
Peterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Peterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Two is trying to defend but Peterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Two has one foot on Peterson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Two has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
Peterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Two.

Two breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Two.
Jake Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boof Two.
Peterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Two.
Peterson shoots in for a double leg but Two sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Two unleashes a big counter combination but Peterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Two has Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson wants to break free but Two has control.
Peterson wants a takedown.

Two pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Two circles away.
Two raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Peterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Two defends it nicely.
Two shapes to counter with a head kick.
Peterson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Two closes the distance and clinches.

Two pulls Peterson into guard.
Two is pulling down on Peterson's head. It's preventing any offense from Peterson, at least for the moment.
Peterson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Two is looking for a triangle but Peterson pushes his legs off easily.

Peterson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Two has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peterson has managed to get both his arms back between Two's legs - danger averted.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Two is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Two looking for a guillotine here but Peterson defends easily.
Peterson trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.

Peterson gets to his feet - Two follows without any prompting.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Two circles away and keeps his distance.
Two tries to counter by closing the distance.
Two avoids a punch combination nicely.

Peterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Two sprawls well initially but Peterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Two pushes Peterson off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peterson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peterson sprawls well. Peterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Two gets slowly back to his feet.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Two throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.
Two has a takedown stuffed.
Two tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Peterson defends well and Two ends up having to push Peterson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Peterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Two manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boof Two will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Peterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Two has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Peterson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Two is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Two manages to pull guard.
Boof Two has got the better of the ground game so far.
Two keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Peterson distracts Two with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Two has his hands on Peterson's head, controlling the position.
Peterson pushes down on Two's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two missing with punches from the bottom.
Two regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Two is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peterson is looking to stand up but Two won't let him.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
Peterson is looking to stand up but Two won't let him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Two scores with a head kick.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Two circles away.

That's two 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.

Two has taken the fight to the clinch.

Two jumps guard and drags Peterson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Two trying to keep a closed guard but Peterson is proving a slippery customer.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Two manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Peterson is working an open guard so Two takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jake Peterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches up with Two, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes Two against the cage but Two circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Two works over Peterson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jake Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Two moves into the clinch successfully.

Two has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Peterson uses from the top position.
Peterson tries to stand but Two is controlling from the bottom.
Two working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Two looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there.

Two is looking for a triangle but Peterson pushes his legs off easily.
Two lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Peterson trying to keep a closed guard but Two is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Two gets to his feet - Peterson follows without any prompting.
Two ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Two has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Two has a takedown stuffed.
Peterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Two tries to avoid it but Peterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Two to the ground. Two escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two scores with a jab to the body.
Two jabs Peterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Two fakes the leg kick and cracks Peterson in the body.
Two shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Two throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peterson's head.
Peterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boof Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Peterson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Two closes the distance and clinches.
Two goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peterson prevents it.
Two tries to score a body lock takedown but Peterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Two stops a takedown attempt from Peterson.
Two taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two keeps control of Peterson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Two walks away with a smile on his face. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Two does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Two wants to counter with a clinch but Peterson pushes him away.
Two wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Two somewhat.
Jake Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boof Two.

Two has Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Two utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Two turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Peterson struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Two decides to stand back up.
Two shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Two tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peterson swivels and escapes.
Peterson is looking for a counter combo.
Two looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peterson is fending him off so far but Two persists. Nope, Peterson circles away and we're back to standing.
Peterson throws a right hand that Two ducks under and follows up with a left that Two also avoids with ease.
Two throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson swinging wildly here.
Peterson throws a right hand that Two ducks under and follows up with a left that Two also avoids with ease.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Two fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peterson instigates a clinch.
Peterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Two drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Two can't get the takedown.
Two has Peterson pressed against the cage, preventing Peterson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Two is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Two pulls guard successfully.
Two is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Peterson passes Two's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to control the action but Two is working from the bottom.
Two has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peterson is working away from the top position though.

Two manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Peterson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Two escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jake Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boof Two is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Two fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boof Two.
I've got Two winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Boof Two!