PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Clements (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Peck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clements
vs
Peck

167 cm
25
151 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

173 cm
24
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Clements!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Peck!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clements lands with a kick to the ribs.

Peck drives through with a takedown into Clements's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clements utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peck throws a big elbow that misses.
Peck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clements preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clements pulls Peck in to control the position.
Peck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clements is pulling down on Peck's head. It's preventing any offense from Peck, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Peck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Peck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Peck has Clements pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clements manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peck wants a takedown.
Clements has Peck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peck keeps control of Clements as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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.

Peck gets control of Clements's arms and successfully pulls guard. Peck will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Peck is pulling down on Clements's head to control his posture.
Clements postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Clements wants to control the position but Peck says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Peck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clements taking some punishment here, with Peck in his half guard.
Peck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peck wants to pass to mount but Clements is defending the position.
Peck lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clements is looking for a sweep. Peck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Peck drops an elbow to the side of Clements's head.
Peck looks to land a strike but Clements avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peck tries to free his leg and advance position but Clements is retaining full guard.
Peck looks winded!
Clements working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Peck dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Clements fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dwight Clements is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Peck shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clements is trying to defend but Peck finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clements trying to control here.
Peck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peck with the ground and pound but Clements uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Peck landing with the ground and pound.
Clements not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peck slips nicely into half guard.
Peck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Peck drops an elbow to the side of Clements's head.
Peck passes to side control.
Peck scoring with punches and elbows.
Peck working the ground and pound from side control.
Peck working the ground and pound but Clements is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peck misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Clements regains half guard, as Peck was trying to land strikes.
Peck is looking to pass Clements's guard but actually Clements recovers to full guard.
Peck is breathing heavily.
Peck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clements works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Peck drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clements looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clements looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clements!

Peck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clements wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clements is trying to get an arm triangle but Peck is defending well.
Peck is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Clements is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Robert Peck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peck sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Peck wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clements prevents Peck from standing back up.
Peck scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Clements manages to mount him!
Clements throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Peck looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Clements is hanging on to Peck's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Clements looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Peck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Peck throws a head kick that misses

and Clements counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clements has Peck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peck leaning his opponent against the cage.
Peck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clements walks away with a smile on his face. Peck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robert Peck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clements wants to clinch up but Peck keeps it at a distance.
Peck tries to land a leg kick but Clements saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clements sprawls well. Clements wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peck gets slowly back to his feet.
Peck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Clements gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peck to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Peck looking to pass the guard.
Clements working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peck throws a big right hand that misses.
Peck throws a strike but Clements rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Peck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clements manages to get himself to full guard.

Peck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Peck has gone for a leg lock! Clements slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peck's guard.

Clements slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Peck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clements wants to stand but Peck has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Peck tries to roll over but Clements keeps him under control.

Clements is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peck is just riding it out for now. Clements eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peck wants to get back to his feet.

Clements decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dwight Clements has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Peck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Peck fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clements to the ground. Peck is now in Clements's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Peck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Peck 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Peck!