PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Casey Peterson (ranked 2472 p4p, 3183 weight class) and Roronoa Zoro (ranked 211 p4p, 264 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Peterson
vs
Zoro

170 cm
26
145
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
24
152
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Nevermore Clothing Co

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roronoa Zoro!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zoro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zoro is in Peterson's guard.
Zoro looking to pass the guard.

Zoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoro has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.

Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zoro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Peterson working for a triangle but Zoro defends it easily.

Peterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zoro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Peterson working for a triangle but Zoro defends it easily.

Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Zoro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zoro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Zoro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peterson has escaped and now he's on top!

Peterson wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peterson trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom.

Zoro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peterson defends well.
Peterson forces his way into half guard.
Zoro wants to improve his position but Peterson is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoro is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard.

Zoro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Zoro is defending against the submission attempts here by Peterson.
Zoro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peterson trying to mount his opponent but Zoro defends it.
Peterson trying to control the action but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Peterson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zoro!
Zoro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson moves nicely into side control.
Peterson working the strikes but Zoro uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Peterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Zoro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peterson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Zoro actively working from the bottom here.
Peterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson prevents Zoro from improving his position.
Peterson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Peterson is pressing down on Zoro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zoro is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zoro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peterson's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson is trying to maintain the position but Zoro is very close to passing his half guard.

Zoro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peterson defends it well.

Zoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peterson gets full guard.

Peterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson is trying to keep Zoro in close.
Casey Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zoro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to keep Zoro in close.

Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Peterson has his foot on Zoro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zoro works his way back into a safe position though.

Zoro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zoro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Peterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Zoro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zoro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zoro drops back looking for a leg! Peterson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peterson manages to kick Zoro off! Zoro jumps back into Peterson's guard.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Peterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zoro defends it easily.

Peterson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zoro has his hands clasped together but Peterson extends and breaks Zoro's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Peterson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casey Peterson!
The defeated Roronoa Zoro had this to say: 'I'll win next time'.