PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Pederson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sidney TheMaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pederson comes to the cage accompanied by Avenged Sevenfold - Natural Born Killer. Sidney TheMaster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pederson
vs
TheMaster

170 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Pederson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sidney TheMaster!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pederson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. TheMaster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pederson is in TheMaster's guard.
TheMaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pederson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TheMaster wants to stand up but Pederson is controlling him.
Pederson postures up in TheMaster's guard and throws a big left but TheMaster blocks it.
Pederson landing some decent shots from guard.
TheMaster wants to stand and escape but Pederson is having none of it.
TheMaster trying to keep a closed guard but Pederson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pederson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pederson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pederson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pederson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pederson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pederson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
TheMaster looks gassed!
Pederson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
TheMaster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pederson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
TheMaster takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
TheMaster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pederson lands a nice forearm strike.
Pederson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
TheMaster takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pederson lands an elbow.
TheMaster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
TheMaster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

TheMaster is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson in side control lands a decent elbow.
TheMaster is still in real trouble! Can Pederson finish him?
Pederson scoring with punches from side control.
TheMaster taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pederson cracks TheMaster with an elbow. That is naaassty.
TheMaster seems to have recovered his senses.

Pederson is trying to get an arm triangle but TheMaster is defending well.
Pederson cracks TheMaster with a big right hand but TheMaster just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pederson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused TheMaster some visible discomfort.
Pederson moves into full mount!
TheMaster tries to reverse the position but Pederson maintains control.
Pederson is landing with some decent strikes but TheMaster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pederson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
TheMaster taking shots to the head.
Pederson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pederson landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pederson looking to finish TheMaster with some ground and pound. This is bad for TheMaster!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Pederson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but TheMaster is surviving well by controlling Pederson's body position as best he can.
TheMaster is bucking up trying to escape but Pederson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pederson scoring with strikes but TheMaster is staying in there.
Pederson landing punches.
Pederson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pederson lands a nice shot to the head.
Pederson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can TheMaster hang on?
Pederson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can TheMaster hang on?
Pederson landing shots from mount.
Pederson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
TheMaster tries to hold on but Pederson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson lands with some strikes.
Pederson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Pederson.
A nice elbow there by Pederson.
Pederson landing punches.
TheMaster working to try and regain half guard.
TheMaster is in a horrible position here. Pederson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pederson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pederson looking to finish TheMaster with some ground and pound. This is bad for TheMaster!
TheMaster holds on to Pederson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
TheMaster in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Pederson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pederson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. TheMaster did well to prevent Pederson getting side control.
Nice strikes from Pederson there.
Pederson uses his free foot to push down on TheMaster's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for TheMaster.
TheMaster can't escape the position.
Pederson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TheMaster can do to turn this around?
Pederson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pederson is landing with some decent strikes but TheMaster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pederson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pederson cracks TheMaster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pederson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
TheMaster wants to control but Pederson is having none of it.
Pederson scoring with strikes but TheMaster is staying in there.
TheMaster is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
TheMaster is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pederson working the ground and pound effectively.

Pederson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. TheMaster can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pederson landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Pederson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
TheMaster is bucking up trying to escape but Pederson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pederson working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pederson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
TheMaster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pederson breaks from TheMaster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pederson with good strikes from the mount here!
TheMaster tries to hold on but Pederson pushes him away.
Pederson landing punches.
TheMaster is desperately trying to improve his position but Pederson has a good base and remains in mount.
Pederson won't let TheMaster get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pederson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. TheMaster can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pederson cracks TheMaster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pederson lands a nice shot to the head.
Pederson lands a heavy elbow.

Pederson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pederson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. TheMaster can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMaster in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pederson lands with some strikes.
Pederson lands a big shot there that rocks TheMaster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pederson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. TheMaster looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pederson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pederson unloading with bombs!
Pederson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
TheMaster tries to hold on but Pederson pushes him away.
Pederson scoring with strikes but TheMaster is staying in there.
Pederson scoring with strikes but TheMaster is staying in there.
Pederson with the ground and pound from mount.
Pederson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Pederson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson with a couple of short strikes.
Nick Pederson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pederson is landing with some decent strikes but TheMaster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Pederson.
A nice elbow there by Pederson.
The referee warns TheMaster that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pederson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pederson breaks from TheMaster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pederson raining down shots from the mount!
Pederson landing strikes, looking to finish!

Pederson has hold of TheMaster's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and TheMaster manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pederson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Pederson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Pederson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nick Pederson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TheMaster connects with a right hand. Pederson shakes it off.

Pederson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
TheMaster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pederson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pederson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pederson lands strikes from half guard.
TheMaster keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nice strikes from Pederson there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pederson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
TheMaster trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pederson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and TheMaster defends it well.
Pederson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pederson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pederson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Pederson.
Pederson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pederson stops TheMaster from getting back to his feet.

Pederson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but TheMaster sees it coming and defends easily.
Pederson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed TheMaster's head.

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.
Pederson lands with a punch from half guard.
Pederson working the head and body with strikes.
Pederson lands with a punch from half guard.
Pederson is nestled in close to TheMaster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pederson works his way into side control.
TheMaster is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
TheMaster wants to control but Pederson postures up.
TheMaster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
TheMaster can't do much from the bottom here.
Pederson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
TheMaster can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson cracks TheMaster with a big elbow.
TheMaster is trying to control Pederson's posture but Pederson avoids it.
Pederson working the head with strikes.
TheMaster is trying to get back to half guard.
TheMaster is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pederson is controlling him well.
Pederson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
TheMaster can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Pederson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pederson lands a few punches from side control.
Pederson working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
TheMaster takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pederson cracks TheMaster with an elbow. That is naaassty.
TheMaster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
TheMaster struggling a bit here.
TheMaster taking a bit of punishment here - Pederson scoring with strikes.
Pederson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pederson working the body and head with strikes.
Pederson cracks TheMaster with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pederson is putting a hurting on TheMaster here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pederson cracks TheMaster with a big elbow.
Pederson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sidney TheMaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Pederson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pederson 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Pederson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pederson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Pederson!