PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Trace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Trace will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Peppers
vs
Trace

150 cm
21
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

176 cm
22
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Shango Designs
Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Peppers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Trace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trace missing with a left hand there. Peppers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trace moves out of range of the body kick.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Trace or perhaps it was just good defense by Peppers which made him look bad.
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Trace moves out of range easily.
Peppers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trace cracks Peppers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Brian Peppers has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trace crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Peppers - the referee stops the clock and Trace gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Peppers. Trace manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trace.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Peppers throws a head kick but Trace moves out of range.
Peppers throws a wild body kick that Trace sees coming a mile off.
Trace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peppers scores with a shot to the body.
Peppers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Peppers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trace will feel that in the morning.
Trace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peppers.
Trace avoids the head kick by Peppers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Peppers.
Peppers is looking to slow Trace down with leg kicks.
Crunch! Peppers slams his shin into Trace's torso.
Peppers throws a head kick but Trace moves out of range.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses.
Brian Peppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Peppers lands but Trace takes it in his stride.
Peppers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Peppers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peppers lands with a nice body kick.
Peppers throws a head kick but Trace moves out of range.
Trace blocks a head kick by Peppers.
Trace throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick from Peppers lands but Trace takes it in his stride.
Peppers slips a straight right by Trace.
Peppers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trace.
Peppers throws a head kick but Trace moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trace blocks a head kick by Peppers.
Peppers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Trace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trace takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid body kick from Peppers.
Trace looks gassed!
Peppers scores with a punch to the head.
Trace avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Trace has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Peppers.
Trace takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trace throws a big shot that misses.
Peppers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peppers throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Peppers coming out on top.
Trace takes a swing at Peppers's ribcage but misses.
Peppers misses with a head kick.
Trace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peppers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brian Peppers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peppers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trace throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trace shoots in for a takedown but Peppers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Trace.
Nice body kick there by Peppers.
Peppers thows a body kick. Trace tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Trace takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Trace is trying desperately to land a takedown but Peppers is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Trace.
Peppers misses with a hook. Trace ducked under it nicely.
Peppers misses with a head kick.
Peppers misses with a wild body shot.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Trace moves out of range easily.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trace blocks a head kick by Peppers.
Trace ducks right into an uppercut from Peppers.
Trace throws a lazy right hand but Peppers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trace throws a lazy right hand but Peppers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trace blocks a head kick by Peppers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trace avoids the head kick by Peppers.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers pushes Trace away with a front kick.
The fighters circling - Trace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Trace misses.
Peppers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Trace if he has to take too many more of those.
Trace misses with a low kick as Peppers jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trace avoids a kick to the body.
Trace misses with a straight left.
Trace fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Peppers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Peppers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Peppers throws a good cross that connects.
Peppers tries a head kick but it misses.
Trace blocks the body kick.
Peppers tries a head kick but it misses.
Peppers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trace's sensitive parts.
Trace shoots in but no luck this time.
Trace avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Nice body kick there by Peppers.
Peppers lands a high kick!
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peppers defending well as Trace loads up on a big left hand.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peppers throws a head kick but Trace moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Peppers throws a head kick but Trace moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers moves out of range as Trace strikes.
Peppers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trace.
Trace takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Trace blocks a jab.
Peppers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Trace is breathing heavily.
Peppers tries a head kick but it misses.
Trace takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Peppers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers throws a head kick that Trace semi-blocks.
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peppers moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses.
Trace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peppers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses.
Peppers throws a head kick but Trace moves out of range.
Peppers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Trace throws a lazy head kick
and Peppers counters with a body kick.
Peppers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Peppers throws a head kick that misses.
Peppers throws a head kick but Trace moves out of range.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses.
Trace throws a series of punches but Peppers moves out of range.
Peppers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peppers tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Peppers does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick
and Trace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trace takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Peppers throws a hook to the side of Trace's head but Trace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trace waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Peppers.
Peppers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Peppers misses the target.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peppers lands a nice shot that snaps Trace's head back.
Peppers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Trace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trace takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
No joy there for Peppers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers looks for the body kick but Trace saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Peppers misses with a hook.
Peppers cracks the inside of Trace's front leg.
Trace chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Peppers can pounce on him.
Peppers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Peppers tries a head kick but it misses.
Peppers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Trace might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Peppers has got the better of the exchanges.
Trace avoids the head kick by Peppers.

Peppers gets caught flat footed, as Trace shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Trace slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trace controls the position.
Trace throws a strike aimed at the side of Peppers's head but Peppers avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Peppers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Peppers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Peppers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trace shoots in for a takedown but Peppers shows good takedown defense.
Brian Peppers is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Peppers misses
and Trace counters with a straight right hand.
Trace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Peppers.
Peppers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Peppers scores with a jab to the head.
Trace loads up on a big right hand but Peppers slips the punch.
Trace avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Trace tries to score with a low kick but Peppers moves his leg out of the way.
Trace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peppers misses with a kick to the body.
Trace avoids a kick to the body.
Peppers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Peppers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Trace throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers throws a head kick but Trace moves out of range.
Peppers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trace avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses
and Trace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peppers misses with a head kick.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Trace misses.
Peppers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trace's calf.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peppers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peppers tries a head kick but it misses.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trace throws an overhand right that lands on Peppers's shoulder, as Peppers tries to avoid the shot.

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.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses
and Trace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trace's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Trace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peppers.
Trace pivots, looking for a leg kick but Peppers is out of range and Trace settles back down.
Peppers misses with a body kick.
Peppers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Peppers lands a high kick!
Peppers throws a lazy body kick
and Trace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peppers lands a head kick. Trace smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses.
Trace throws out a loose jab but Peppers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peppers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick by Peppers misses
and Trace counters with a left to the body.
Peppers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers misses with a head kick.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses
and Trace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peppers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peppers throws a head kick but Trace moves out of range.
Peppers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peppers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Peppers throws a head kick but Trace moves out of range.
Trace moves away from the strike by Peppers.
A slow jab from Peppers misses its intended target.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses
and Trace counters with a three punch combo that has Peppers backing up. Peppers nods at Trace to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Trace looks for a takedown but Peppers sprawls well.
Trace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Trace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peppers.
Trace avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Trace blocks a head kick by Peppers.
Peppers misses with a head kick.
Trace with a nice cross.
Peppers misses with a body kick.
Trace takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Peppers throws a lazy head kick
and Trace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jesus Trace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Trace moves out of range easily.
Peppers misses with a head kick.
Peppers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trace on the side of the head.
Trace avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Brian Peppers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trace loads up on a big right hand but Peppers slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Trace.
I think Peppers 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Peppers!