PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Evertts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Invasion of the Bodysnatcher kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Evertts
vs
Peterson

175 cm
22
151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
20
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Caveman's Meals

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Evertts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evertts shoots in but no luck this time.
Evertts checks a low kick from Peterson.
Peterson wants to land a leg kick but Evertts is out of range.
Evertts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily.
Peterson shoots and misses

and Evertts counters with a single leg into guard. Peterson didn't expect that.

Peterson looking for a guillotine here but Evertts defends easily.
Evertts is looking to stand up but Peterson won't let him.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evertts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Evertts from controlling successfully.
Evertts stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evertts controlling from the top position.
Peterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evertts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Peterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Evertts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evertts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Peterson counters with a shoot takedown. Evertts fights it but they end up in guard.
Evertts is breathing heavily.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
Peterson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to control the position but Evertts is working away.
Peterson looks up at the clock and then as Evertts takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Peterson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Peterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Peterson tries for a kimura but Evertts is defending well.

Peterson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evertts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Evertts is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peterson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Evertts trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Peterson manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evertts tries to hold on but Peterson postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peterson looking to control but Evertts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Peterson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Peterson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Evertts can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Peterson has hold of Evertts's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Evertts manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Peterson is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Peterson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Peterson lands a heavy elbow.
Evertts has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is working the ground and pound. Can Evertts escape?

Peterson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Evertts has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Peterson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Evertts hold on?!

Peterson looking to break Evertts's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Evertts remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Peterson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Peterson doesn't have the hooks in and Evertts manages to turn into his guard.
Evertts passes into half guard.
Evertts is trying to control the action in half guard but Peterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Peterson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Evertts escapes and throws Peterson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Peterson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Peterson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Peterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Peterson is predictable there

and Evertts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Evertts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evertts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evertts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evertts advances to half guard.
Evertts wants to pass to mount but Peterson is defending the position.
Evertts works his way into full mount!
Peterson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson trying to control from the bottom.

Evertts is working for a submission of some sort.

Peterson actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evertts is taking a breather. Peterson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard.
Peterson moves into full guard.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Peterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evertts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peterson is proving hard to escape from.
Evertts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evertts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Evertts is looking for a triangle but Peterson pushes his legs off easily.
Peterson passes Evertts's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Peterson prevents Evertts from improving his position.
Evertts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Evertts.
Evertts wants to get back to his feet but Peterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evertts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Evertts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peterson won't allow Evertts to sweep him here.
Peterson trying to control but Evertts is working from the bottom.
Evertts pulls Peterson in close to his closed guard and prevents Peterson from doing any damage or advancing position.

Peterson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Evertts dives on top into guard.

Peterson looking for a guillotine here but Evertts defends easily.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.

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.

Peterson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Peterson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Peterson working for a triangle but Evertts defends it easily.

Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evertts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evertts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Peterson throws a sloppy head kick

and Evertts counters with a shoot takedown. Peterson fights it but they end up in guard.

Peterson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Evertts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Peterson has his foot on Evertts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evertts works his way back into a safe position though.
Evertts wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Evertts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now.
Evertts trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.

Peterson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Evertts stacks Peterson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Evertts!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
Peterson regains half guard.
Peterson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peterson.
Evertts looking to pass the guard.

Peterson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Evertts doesn't defend quickly enough and Peterson has managed to lock this one up! Can Evertts escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Peterson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Peterson!