PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Perko Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Late comes to the cage accompanied by What You Say Feat Lil Wayne. John Peters is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Late
vs
Peters

178 cm
24
183 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

184 cm
20
179 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing™
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perko Late!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Peters!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Late misses the shot to the body.
Peters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Late tries to avoid it but Peters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Late to the ground. Late escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Late lands with a nice body punch.
Peters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Late. Late obviously looking to wear him down.
Late scores with a jab.

Late moves into range and clinches up with Peters.
Late tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Late has a couple of punches blocked by Peters.
Late's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Late for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Peters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Peters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Peters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Late pushes down on Peters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Peters is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Late is pressing down on Peters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peters is holding on for now.
Peters tries to kick Late off but Late keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Peters is looking to control Late's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peters avoid being mounted?
Peters has his hands clasped together around Late's back. He's all about the action.
Peters trying to control but Late postures up.

That's two 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.
Late throwing shots but Peters is blocking nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Late misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Late as he connects with a hook.
Donk. Late catches Peters right on the button with a cross.

Late moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Late.
Late lands a body punch.
Late is working Peters over against the cage.
Late dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Late working aggressively here.
Late working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Late.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late misses with some punches.
Late lands with a left to the head.

Late's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Late lands a head shot.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Late rushes Peters and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Late takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Late lands a body shot.
Late throws a punch but it's blocked by Peters.
Peters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Late prevents it.
Late gets through Peters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Late.
Late lands a hook to the side of the head.
Late misses with a punch on the inside.
Peters looking for a takedown.
Perko Late has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Peters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Late.
Late lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peters backwards.
Peters goes for a takedown attempt but Late pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Late cracks Peters with an open hand slap.
Late lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peters at a distance.
Peters dives in and grabs Late's left leg, looking for a takedown. Late pushes down on Peters's head and hops out.
Peters looks gassed!
Late changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Late scores with a three punch combo!
Perko Late is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Late throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Late lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Late stalks Peters and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Peters's face. Peters staggers backwards, shaken.

Late pushes Peters up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perko Late dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Left hook, right uppercut from Late.

Late moves into the clinch.
Late lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Late pushes Peters back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Late breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Late closes the distance and clinches.
Late lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Late.

Late breaks from the clinch.
Peters slips a jab and a cross from Late.
Late displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Late is looking to slow Peters down with leg kicks.
Late misses with a wild combination.
Late lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Late keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peters is breathing heavily.
Peters shoots in but Late avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Late scores with a jab to the body.
Perko Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late throws a nice looking combination but Peters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Late scores with a leg kick.
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peters slips a jab and a cross from Late.
Late misses with the combination.
Late throws a nice looking combination but Peters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Late gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Late.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Late throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterss head.
Late lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Late lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Late scores with a nice short uppercut.
Late lands a body punch.
Late is pushing Peters up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Late fails to land.
A short uppercut from Late.
Peters has Late pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Late manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Perko Late has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Peters.
Late lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Late.
Peters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peters blocking some punches.
Peters drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Late gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Late.
Late lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peters takes a shot to the head.
Late stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Late as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Late.
Late scores with a shot to the side of Peters's head.
Late working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Late lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Late.
Late gets through Peters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Late throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Late - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Late works on Peters's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Late scores with a shoulder strike.
Late working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Late takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Peters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Late scores with a shot to the side of Peters's head.

Late's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Late lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Late has taken the fight to the clinch.
Late working aggressively here.
Perko Late has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Late lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peters backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perko Late dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Late jabs at Peters's body.
Late feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peters's calf.
Perko Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peters tries for a takedown but Late sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Late lands a slapping body shot.
Late throws a series of punches but Peters moves out of range.
Late changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peters dives in and grabs Late's left leg, looking for a takedown. Late pushes down on Peters's head and hops out.

Late moves into range and clinches up with Peters.
A right handed body shot lands from Late.
Late lands a right hand.
Peters is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Late gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Perko Late has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Peters.
Late manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Late lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peters or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Late lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Late.
Late gets through Peters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Late.
Late lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Late lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Late - that landed with a thud.
Late lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peters or not.
Late scores with a shot to the side of Peters's head.
Peters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Late prevents it.
Late throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterss head.
Peters takes a shot to the head.
John Peters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters wants a takedown.
Late softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Late scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Late.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Late.
Late lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Late.
Late is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peters can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Late.
A short uppercut from Late.
Late lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peters backwards.
Late lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Late leaning against his opponent.
Late misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Late.
Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Late lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Late.
Late leaning his opponent against the cage.
Late gets underhooks to prevent Peters's takedown attempt.
Late lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Peters successfully pulls guard.
Peters is controlling Late's posture.
Late keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peters's head.
Peters controls Late momentarily but Late frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Late missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Peters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Late gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Late missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peters is trying to control the position but Late postures up.
Late 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Peters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Perko Late showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Late, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perko Late!