PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Saku Blazha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Peachey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peachey has chosen Sound of Madness by Shinedown as his entrance music. Saku Blazha had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Blazha
vs
Peachey

176 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Star & Star .Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saku Blazha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Peachey!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peachey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Peachey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blazha.
Blazha tries for a takedown but Peachey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peachey connects with a looping right hand.
Peachey misses with a wild body shot.
Peachey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Peachey misses with the combination.
Peachey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blazha is looking to clinch.
Peachey lands a jab to Blazha's midsection.
Peachey dives in and grabs Blazha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blazha pushes down on Peachey's head and hops out.
Blazha tries to close the distance and clinch but Peachey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peachey takes a swing at Blazha's ribcage but misses.
Peachey fails with the takedown

and Blazha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

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

Blazha clinches with his opponent.
Peachey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blazha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saku Blazha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Peachey.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peachey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peachey is looking to advance position but Blazha has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Blazha avoids the attempt from Peachey to control.
Blazha wants to get back to his feet but Peachey is holding on tight.
Peachey is working to get back to half guard.
Peachey is trying to reverse the position but instead Blazha has taken his back - oops!

That's two 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.
Blazha controlling well, preventing Peachey from escaping the position.
Peachey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Peachey turns into Blazha and is now in his guard.
Blazha is breathing heavily.
Peachey wants to control from the top but Blazha keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blazha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peachey but Peachey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peachey tries to score with a low kick but Blazha moves his leg out of the way.
Blazha fails to land the takedown.
Peachey misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peachey misses with an uppercut. Blazha saw that one coming.
A low kick from Peachey misses

and Blazha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blazha stops a takedown attempt from Peachey.
Peachey is working for takedown but Blazha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blazha lands an elbow just above Peachey 's eye.
Peachey is trying to break the clinch but Blazha is controlling him.
Blazha is looking to control Peachey's arms but Peachey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blazha has his back to the cage.
Peachey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blazha walks away with a smile on his face. Peachey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peachey stuns Blazha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blazha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blazha avoids the body shot from Peachey.
Peachey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peachey throws the left hand but Blazha avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Peachey.
Peachey misses with a double jab.
Peachey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blazha was well out of range. Poor timing from Peachey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peachey misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Peachey scores with a four punch combination!
Blazha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peachey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peachey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peachey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peachey misses with a takedown attempt - Blazha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blazha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peachey is trying to defend but Blazha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blazha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Peachey wants to get back to full guard.
Peachey has his hands clasped together around Blazha's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saku Blazha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Peachey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blazha.
A combination from Peachey does no damage.
Blazha wants to clinch up but Peachey keeps it at a distance.

Blazha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blazha working Peachey over with knees to the body.
Peachey tries to score a body lock takedown but Blazha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blazha trying to land knees to the body.
Blazha looking to throw knees to the head but Peachey is blocking nicely.
Blazha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peachey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blazha tries a knee to the head but Peachey blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Peachey jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peachey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Peachey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blazha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blazha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazha wants to stand but Peachey is controlling his posture from full guard.
Peachey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peachey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peachey wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two 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.
Peachey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peachey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blazha's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peachey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blazha's head.
Peachey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Peachey looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Peachey throws a leg kick

and Blazha counters by moving into the clinch.

Peachey pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Peachey 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.

Peachey throws a nice looking combination but Blazha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peachey misses the shot to the body.
Peachey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peachey thows a body shot but no joy.
Peachey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blazha is out of range.
Peachey keeps the fight on the outside.
Blazha doesn't manage to clinch there - Peachey circles away.
Peachey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peachey shoots in but no luck this time.
Peachey tries to bum rush Blazha with a series of wild strikes but Blazha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peachey keeps the fight on the outside.

Blazha has Peachey up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blazha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peachey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blazha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peachey fails to pull guard.
Saku Blazha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Peachey.
Nice elbow from Blazha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peachey has Blazha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blazha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peachey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blazha walks away with a smile on his face. Peachey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peachey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blazha rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peachey.
Peachey misses with a low kick.
Blazha is looking to clinch.
Peachey tries to work over Blazha's front leg with a kick but Blazha checks it.
Peachey throws a leg kick that misses.
Saku Blazha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peachey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blazha tries to clinch but Peachey is having none of it.
Peachey misses the shot to the body.
Peachey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blazha is out of range.
Peachey closes the distance and clinches up with Blazha, looking for a takedown. Peachey pushes Blazha against the cage but Blazha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peachey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
William Peachey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Blazha forces Peachey back against the cage and clinches.
Blazha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peachey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blazha successfully pulls guard.
Peachey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peachey postures up in Blazha's guard and throws a big left but Blazha blocks it.
Peachey tries to free his leg and advance position but Blazha is retaining full guard.
Blazha keeping moving, preventing Peachey from controlling successfully.
Peachey wants to pass the guard but Blazha is keeping the position.
Blazha working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peachey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blazha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Peachey misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Blazha.
Peachey throws a low kick, looking for Blazha's leg but Blazha calmly moves out of range.
Blazha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blazha checks a leg kick.
Peachey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Peachey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

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.
Peachey throws a leg kick but Blazha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blazha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peachey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blazha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blazha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peachey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blazha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peachey tries to land a leg kick but Blazha saw it coming and moves away.
Peachey misses with a low kick.
Blazha moves in looking to clinch but Peachey pushes him off.
Peachey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blazha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peachey somewhat.
Peachey takes a swing at Blazha's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A leg kick checked by Blazha.
Peachey misses with a wild combination.
Peachey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Blazha clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Blazha tries to clinch but Peachey moves out of range.
Peachey tries to bum rush Blazha with a series of wild strikes but Blazha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blazha tries to close the distance and clinch but Peachey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peachey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blazha was well out of range. Poor timing from Peachey.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peachey.
Blazha checks a leg kick nicely.
Peachey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Blazha moves into the clinch.
Peachey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blazha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peachey tries to score a body lock takedown but Blazha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blazha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peachey up against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazha misses with a knee to the head.
Blazha keeps control of Peachey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peachey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blazha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saku Blazha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Peachey.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blazha gets a clinch.

Blazha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Peachey wants to pass the guard but Blazha is keeping the position.
Peachey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blazha keeping moving, preventing Peachey from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peachey is pushing down on Blazha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blazha is fighting to maintain full guard but Peachey has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peachey trying to control from Blazha's half guard. Blazha has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Peachey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blazha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blazha can't keep his opponent in guard - Peachey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Peachey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blazha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peachey passes to full mount!
Peachey throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Peachey working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Blazha turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Peachey off and cradles Blazha's limp body as Peachey celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). William Peachey!
William Peachey is the new featherweight champion!