PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between pete peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and iam getcha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

peterson
vs
getcha

200 cm
18
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, pete peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, iam getcha!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
getcha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. peterson defends it nicely.

peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with getcha, pushing him back against the cage.
peterson is trying to maintain a safe position but getcha gets an underhook and turns peterson into the cage.

peterson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. peterson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
peterson looking to control but getcha passes into half guard.
peterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
peterson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for getcha!
peterson tries to control but getcha wriggling away.
peterson scoring with strikes but getcha is staying in there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, peterson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - getcha has eaten all the pies!
getcha looks gassed!
getcha wants to control but peterson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
peterson controlling from the full mount.
peterson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
peterson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
peterson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
peterson takes getcha's back.
getcha prevents peterson from getting a body triangle.
peterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
peterson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
getcha tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
peterson is looking to control getcha but getcha is wriggling around and keeping busy.

The referee stands the fighters back up. pete peterson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice sprawl there from peterson as getcha shoots in.

peterson darts in and clinches getcha up against the cage.

peterson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

peterson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. getcha is aware though and is defending well.
peterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
peterson is pulling down on getcha's head. It's preventing any offense from getcha, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now peterson is on top in guard.
peterson lands a couple of digs.
peterson preventing the sweep.
peterson wants to control from the top but getcha keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

getcha darts in trying to clinch

and peterson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
peterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. getcha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
peterson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. getcha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
iam getcha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
peterson swings for the body but getcha moves out of range.
getcha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from peterson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for pete peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
peterson lands with a slapping head kick.

getcha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
peterson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
peterson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by getcha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
peterson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by getcha.
peterson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
peterson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

getcha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. peterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time getcha.

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.
getcha tries to stand and escape but peterson actually recovers to full guard.
getcha wanted to stand there but peterson had control of the position.
peterson is pulling down on getcha's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
getcha stopping the sweep attempt from peterson.
peterson pulls getcha in close to prevent any damage.
peterson is trying to control the position but getcha postures up.

peterson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. getcha is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

peterson is looking for a triangle but getcha pushes his legs off easily.

peterson is working an open guard so getcha takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

peterson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows getcha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
getcha with a flurry of punches that miss.
peterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
peterson has getcha pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but iam getcha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

peterson shoots in but no luck this time.
peterson lands a head kick. getcha smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

getcha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming peterson to the mat! peterson manages to get full guard.
peterson is trying to keep getcha in close.
getcha tries to stand but peterson is controlling from the bottom.
peterson is trying to control the position but getcha postures up.

peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. getcha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. getcha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
getcha wants to stand but peterson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet peterson, not yet.
peterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. getcha manages to get himself to full guard.

getcha is looking for a triangle but peterson pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
peterson trying to control but getcha is working from the bottom.
getcha striking from the bottom here.
peterson trying to control but getcha is working from the bottom.

getcha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
peterson won't allow getcha to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but getcha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
peterson scoring with punches to the head and body.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
getcha wants to clinch but peterson slips to the side

and peterson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in getcha's guard now.
getcha trying to keep a closed guard but peterson is proving a slippery customer.
getcha is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but getcha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
peterson is really struggling to control getcha but he's trying to hold on to the position.

getcha has his feet on peterson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

peterson moves into the clinch successfully.

peterson breaks the clinch.

getcha instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
pete peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well peterson 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... pete peterson!