PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Peloton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skuomo Shiratori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skuomo Shiratori has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Peloton
vs
Shiratori

180 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
149 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Peloton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skuomo Shiratori!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Peloton has managed to clinch.
Peloton goes for a takedown attempt but Shiratori pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peloton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shiratori defends it nicely.
Pelle Peloton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Peloton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Shiratori gets control of Peloton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shiratori will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shiratori has a closed guard, preventing Peloton from standing up.

Peloton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shiratori, up you get!
Peloton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Peloton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peloton tries to clinch but Shiratori moves out of range.
Peloton moves in looking to clinch but Shiratori pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peloton tries to clinch there but Shiratori circles away.
Shiratori shoots for a takedown but Peloton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peloton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shiratori circles away.
Shiratori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peloton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peloton is breathing heavily.

Peloton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shiratori sprawls well initially but Peloton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shiratori tries to roll over but Peloton keeps him under control.
Shiratori is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Peloton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Shiratori is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiratori is trying to stand back up but Peloton is controlling him
Shiratori is looking to improve his position.

Peloton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shiratori to get to his feet.
Shiratori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shiratori shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peloton but Peloton pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Peloton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shiratori sprawls well initially but Peloton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shiratori trying to control here.
Shiratori is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peloton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shiratori flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Peloton stalling.
Shiratori wants to improve his position but Peloton is controlling well.

That's four 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Peloton is thwarting Shiratori's attempts to control the position.
Shiratori is trying to get back to full guard.
Peloton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Shiratori is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shiratori manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peloton trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiratori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shiratori blocks a head kick by Peloton.
Shiratori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shiratori wants to clinch.
Shiratori tries to clinch but Peloton moves out of range.

Peloton closes the distance and pushes Shiratori back into the cage.
Peloton keeps control of Shiratori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peloton is struggling to control the position.

Peloton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiratori preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiratori wanted to stand there but Peloton had control of the position.
Peloton managing to control the position.
Shiratori trying to control but Peloton is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peloton controlling the position.
Shiratori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peloton seems keen to control Shiratori's posture.
Shiratori trying to control the position from guard on top but Peloton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peloton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shiratori is looking to stand up but Peloton won't let him.
Peloton keeping moving, preventing Shiratori from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Peloton darts in and clinches Shiratori up against the cage.
Peloton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shiratori fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four 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.
Peloton prevents a takedown attempt there.

Peloton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shiratori uses from the top position.
Shiratori won't allow Peloton to get back to his feet.
Shiratori trying to control the position from guard on top but Peloton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shiratori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peloton is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shiratori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Peloton 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!

Peloton stuffs the takedown.
Peloton misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Shiratori as Peloton shoots in.
Peloton tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Shiratori counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Shiratori drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peloton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shiratori has Peloton in his guard.
Peloton trying to control but Shiratori is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shiratori is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiratori sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shiratori trying to control the position from guard on top but Peloton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peloton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shiratori's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shiratori working a defensive guard here.

Shiratori working for a triangle but Peloton defends it easily.
Peloton with a nice head shot there.
Peloton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Peloton stands up from Shiratori's guard - Peloton perhaps looking for a knockout.

Shiratori closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiratori is keen to just control but Peloton is a slippery customer.
Peloton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shiratori controlling the action here.
Peloton is trying to control but can't.

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.
Shiratori wants to control but Peloton is keeping him busy.
Shiratori stops Peloton from getting back to his feet.
Pelle Peloton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Shiratori decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Peloton wants to clinch.
Peloton wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skuomo Shiratori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peloton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelle Peloton!