PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Petersson (ranked 2192 p4p, 1832 weight class) and Yellow Belt Casey (ranked 195 p4p, 160 weight class). Peter Petersson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Petersson
vs
Casey

170 cm
33
152
19 - 14 - 0

168 cm
30
151
16 - 16 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Petersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yellow Belt Casey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Petersson closes the distance and clinches.
Casey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Casey backwards.
Petersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petersson misses with a body punch.
Casey blocking some punches.
Petersson has a couple of punches blocked by Casey.
Petersson controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey blocking some punches.
Petersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Casey.
Petersson scores with a shot to the side of Casey's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersson throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Petersson.
Petersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petersson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Casey backwards.
Casey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Casey.
Petersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Casey blocks an uppercut.
Casey is looking for a takedown.
Petersson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Casey backwards.
Petersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petersson working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersson working aggressively here.
Petersson stops a takedown attempt from Casey.
Peter Petersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yellow Belt Casey.
Casey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casey takes a shot to the head.
Casey blocks an uppercut.
Petersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Casey.
Casey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Petersson lands with a left to the head.
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!
Petersson can't find room to land a body shot as Casey controls the action.
Petersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Casey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersson misses with some punches.
Petersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Casey.
Petersson controlling the action here for a moment.
Casey wants a takedown.
Casey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casey letting Petersson take a breather here.
Casey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petersson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Casey blocking some punches.
Petersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Casey uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petersson is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petersson.
Petersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Casey.
Casey blocking some punches.
Casey tries to pull guard but Petersson holds him up against the cage and eventually Casey drops back down to his feet.
Petersson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petersson.
Petersson misses with some punches.
Casey blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Petersson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Petersson sizes up Casey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Casey moves away.
A swing and a miss from Petersson.
Petersson throws a jab when Casey was well out of range.
Petersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Casey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Casey staying out of range there.
Petersson lands a lovely overhand right.
Petersson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casey can do to turn this around?
Casey throws a head kick that misses.
Casey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Petersson. That snapped Casey's head back.
Casey slips under a jab.
Petersson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Casey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Casey is just out of range.
Casey digs a good hook to Petersson's body.
Peter Petersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Casey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petersson defends well and Casey ends up having to push Petersson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petersson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petersson throws a jab when Casey was well out of range.
Casey throws out a counter right but Petersson avoids it with no problem.
Petersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Casey.
Petersson misses with a left hand
and Casey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Petersson.
Petersson throws the left hand but Casey avoids the punch easily.
Petersson connects with a crisp jab.
Petersson misses with a body punch
and Casey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Casey blocks a jab.
Petersson moves out of range of the body kick from Casey.
Petersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Casey.
Peter Petersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Petersson does it's job there.
Casey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petersson sprawls well. Petersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Casey gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersson throws a hook to the side of Casey's head but Casey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Casey moves out of range as Petersson strikes.
Casey feints the counter takedown.
Petersson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Casey cracks Petersson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Petersson moves into the clinch.
Casey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Casey pulls guard.
Petersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Casey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersson controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've been hearing good reports from Petersson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersson wants to pass the guard but Casey is keeping the position.
Petersson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Casey looking for a sweep. Not yet Casey, not yet.
Casey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petersson content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Casey manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petersson, as that shot connected.
Petersson throws a big shot that misses.
Petersson misses with a wild body shot.
Petersson misses with a straight right.
Petersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersson staying out of range there.
Casey moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersson misses with a hook
and Casey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petersson throws the left hand but Casey avoids the punch easily.
Petersson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petersson cracks Casey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Casey ducks under a wild hook from Petersson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Petersson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Petersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Casey moves away.
Petersson lands with a shot to the body.
Casey slips a jab from Petersson.
Casey throws a front kick aimed at Petersson's knee but Petersson avoids it well.
Petersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Casey.
Petersson throws a shot from downtown. Casey moves away and avoids it.
Casey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersson with a jab.
Casey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petersson rather than just go for the knockout.
Petersson avoids the body shot from Casey.
Petersson misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petersson as he avoids it easily.
Petersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Casey is just out of range.
Petersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersson looks to land a right hand but Casey moved out of range.
Casey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Petersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Casey swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersson lands a glancing blow to the side of Casey's head.
Petersson misses with an uppercut.
Casey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
Casey blocks a jab.
Casey ducks under a wild hook from Petersson.
Casey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersson.
Casey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
Casey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petersson throws a right hand that misses
and Casey counters with a good low kick that Petersson was not able to check.
Petersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Casey.
Petersson staying out of range there.
Casey throws a head kick but Petersson moves out of range.
Casey slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersson throws a jab when Casey was well out of range.
Petersson throws out a loose jab but Casey uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck for Casey with that takedown attempt.
Petersson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Casey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersson.
It seemed like Casey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petersson swings for the body but Casey moves out of range.
Casey scores with a jab to the jaw.
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 decent looking cross lands there for Petersson.
Petersson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Petersson slips a straight right by Casey.
Petersson throws a lazy right hand but Casey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petersson throws a hook but Casey blocks it.
And Casey tries to counter it with a takedown but Petersson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Petersson misses the jab.
Casey avoids the body shot from Petersson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Petersson as he connects with a hook.
Casey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petersson.
Casey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersson throwing a counter right hand but Casey manages to avoid it.
Petersson cracks Casey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Casey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersson.
And Casey tries to counter it with a takedown but Petersson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersson misses the target.
Casey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Casey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersson moves away.
Yellow Belt Casey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersson misses with a looping left.
Casey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petersson misses with a shot to the body
and Casey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petersson throws a shot to the body.
Petersson lands with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersson misses with a straight right.
Petersson throws an off balance right hand
and Casey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Petersson misses.
Peter Petersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petersson scores with a decent looking hook.
Casey throws a leg kick which misses Petersson's front leg but catches the back leg as Petersson tries to avoid it.
Petersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petersson connects with a body shot.
Casey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Casey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
Casey staying out of range there.
Peter Petersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Casey scores with a hook to the body. Petersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petersson misses with a straight right.
Casey throws out a counter right but Petersson avoids it with no problem.
Casey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Casey staying out of range there.
Casey ducks right into an uppercut from Petersson.
A big left from Petersson misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Petersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petersson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Petersson!
Peter Petersson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.