PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peewee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Herman
vs
Houston

176 cm
23
163 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
168 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peewee Herman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Houston!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Houston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Herman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Houston on the ground.
Houston tries to free his leg and advance position but Herman is retaining full guard.
Houston postures up in Herman's guard and throws a big left but Herman blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully.
Houston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Houston or perhaps it was just good defense by Herman which made him look bad.
No luck for Houston with that takedown attempt.
Houston shoots for a double leg takedown but Herman sprawls well. He's pushed Houston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Houston.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Houston is defended easily by Herman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Houston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Houston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Houston with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Houston or perhaps it was just good defense by Herman which made him look bad.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but Herman shows good takedown defense.
Houston moves forwards but Herman connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston looks for a takedown but Herman sprawls well.

Houston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Houston prevents Herman from getting back to his feet.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houston is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Herman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston throwing strikes from guard but Herman blocks nicely.
Herman keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully.
Houston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Houston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Herman's guard.
Houston is keen to just control but Herman is a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Houston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Houston thows a huge punch but Herman dodges it nicely.
Houston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Houston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Herman.
Houston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Houston somewhat.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Houston.
Houston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herman avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herman avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houston.
Houston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herman but Herman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Herman is looking to slow Houston down with leg kicks.
Houston is breathing heavily.
Houston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Herman stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Houston with that takedown attempt.
Houston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herman pinned against the cage. Herman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Houston doesn't seem bothered though.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Houston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Herman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Houston is defended easily by Herman.
Houston has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Herman - that will leave a mark!
Herman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Houston misses with a takedown attempt - Herman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Houston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Houston somewhat.
Herman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Herman 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.
Herman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Houston.
Herman is trying to control Houston's posture but Houston avoids it.
Herman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Herman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Houston shoots for a double leg takedown but Herman sprawls well. He's pushed Houston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Houston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Houston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herman as he avoids it easily.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Houston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herman's waist but Herman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Houston off to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Herman.
Herman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Herman, right into the meat.
Herman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Houston looks for a takedown but Herman sprawls well.
Houston misses with a takedown attempt - Herman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Houston ducks right into an uppercut from Herman.
Marcus Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman scores with a sloppy right hand. Houston should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston shoots in looking for a takedown. Herman tries to sprawl out of it but Houston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Houston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Houston misses with a takedown attempt - Herman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Houston on the side of the head.
Herman connects with a jab.
Houston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herman defends it nicely.
Houston shoots for a takedown but Herman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Houston's sensitive parts.
Herman lands with an overhand left.
Herman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Houston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Herman stuffs the takedown.
Herman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Herman, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but Herman shows good takedown defense.
Herman stuffs the takedown.
Marcus Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herman moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Herman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herman lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Herman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Houston is defended easily by Herman.
Herman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peewee Herman clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Herman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houston's head.
Herman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houston.
Houston tries for a takedown but Herman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Houston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Herman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Houston shoots in and drives through. Herman sprawls well.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Houston.
Houston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herman pinned against the cage. Herman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Houston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Houston is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Herman.
Houston shoots in but Herman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Houston. That did some damage!
Peewee Herman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herman tests Houston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Houston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Herman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Herman leaves Houston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Houston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Houston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Herman. Herman obviously looking to wear him down.
Houston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Herman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Herman scores with a head kick.
Houston fails to land the takedown.
Houston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good exchange - Herman coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman thuds his right hand into Houston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Houston tries for a takedown but Herman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Herman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Houston.
Herman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Houston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herman's waist but Herman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Houston off to one side.
Houston walks into a jab.
Houston closes the distance and clinches up with Herman, looking for a takedown. Houston pushes Herman against the cage but Herman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Herman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Herman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Herman.
Herman looks to land a combination. Houston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Herman lands a two punch combo.
Houston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herman sprawls well. Herman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Houston gets slowly back to his feet.
Herman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peewee Herman had his way with Marcus Houston in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Herman cracks the inside of Houston's front leg.
Houston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Herman cracks Houston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Houston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herman pinned against the cage. Herman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Houston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herman but Herman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Houston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Herman.

Herman gets caught flat footed, as Houston shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Houston is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Houston wants to control from the top but Herman keeps moving.
Herman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Houston throwing strikes but missing.
Herman is looking to stand up but Houston isn't so interested in that idea.
Houston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.
Houston throws a big right hand that misses.
Houston trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Houston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Houston.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Herman cracks Houston with an open hand slap.
Houston shoots for a takedown but Herman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herman scores with a leg kick.
Houston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Houston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Herman.
Herman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Herman wants it to stay on the feet.
Herman with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Herman there.
Houston shoots in for a double leg but Herman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herman cracks Houston with an open hand slap.
Houston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Herman's corner calls for a 1-2. Herman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Houston.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Herman, right into the meat.
Marcus Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peewee Herman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peewee Herman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Herman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:44
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peewee Herman!
Peewee Herman retains his welterweight title!