PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaxson DuBrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Peltomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltomies has chosen Ass & Titties as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

DuBrul
vs
Peltomies

188 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Determined

Cobra Kai Nutrition (NEW 158 OUT)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaxson DuBrul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Risto Peltomies!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltomies jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Peltomies clinches up with DuBrul and pushes him back against the cage.
DuBrul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DuBrul prevents a body shot from Peltomies.

Peltomies breaks from the clinch.
Peltomies just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltomies misses with an uppercut. DuBrul saw that one coming.
DuBrul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Peltomies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peltomies takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Peltomies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peltomies tries to clinch up but DuBrul circles away and keeps his distance.
Peltomies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DuBrul fails to land the takedown.

Peltomies gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DuBrul to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
DuBrul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peltomies's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltomies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DuBrul.
Peltomies looking for a sweep. Not yet Peltomies, not yet.
Peltomies is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DuBrul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DuBrul wants to pass the guard but Peltomies is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DuBrul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peltomies not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DuBrul won't allow Peltomies to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peltomies stuffs the takedown attempt from DuBrul. DuBrul gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two 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.
DuBrul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DuBrul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Peltomies dodges the punch combination from DuBrul.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peltomies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Peltomies misses.
DuBrul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peltomies tries to clinch but DuBrul is having none of it.
Peltomies wants to clinch.
DuBrul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DuBrul is looking to clinch but Peltomies is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuBrul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peltomies is fending him off so far but DuBrul persists. Nope, Peltomies circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxson DuBrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peltomies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peltomies just misses with a punch to the body.
DuBrul shoots in for a double leg but Peltomies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peltomies scores with a hook to the body. DuBrul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Peltomies stalks DuBrul and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into DuBrul's face. DuBrul staggers backwards, shaken.
DuBrul fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

DuBrul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peltomies is trying to defend but DuBrul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Peltomies makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peltomies.
Peltomies has his hands on DuBrul's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltomies tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peltomies manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DuBrul manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltomies trying to control but DuBrul is working from the bottom.
Peltomies is looking to stand up but DuBrul won't let him.
Peltomies trying to control the position from guard on top but DuBrul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DuBrul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peltomies wants to control from the top but DuBrul keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Risto Peltomies will probably get the nod.
That's time! DuBrul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Peltomies tries to clinch
enabling DuBrul to counter with a crisp jab.
DuBrul fails to land with a series of punches.
DuBrul lands a jab-cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DuBrul.
Peltomies thows a body shot but no joy.
DuBrul takes a jab right on the kisser.

Peltomies rushes DuBrul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Peltomies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Peltomies forces DuBrul back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from DuBrul.
Peltomies tries to circle away but DuBrul has him pinned against the cage.

DuBrul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peltomies looks to land a combination but DuBrul avoids it well.
Peltomies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DuBrul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peltomies.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DuBrul takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Peltomies.
Jaxson DuBrul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peltomies tries to clinch but DuBrul moves out of range.
Peltomies is looking to clinch but DuBrul is avoiding it.

Peltomies rushes DuBrul and presses him up against the cage.

Peltomies breaks the clinch.
Peltomies lands a slapping body shot.
DuBrul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DuBrul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Risto Peltomies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peltomies takes a swing at DuBrul's ribcage but misses.
Peltomies tries to close the distance and clinch up but DuBrul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peltomies scores with a three punch combo!
Risto Peltomies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DuBrul throws a nice looking combination but Peltomies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DuBrul defending well as Peltomies loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltomies with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peltomies doesn't manage to clinch there - DuBrul circles away.
Peltomies displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DuBrul.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxson DuBrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peltomies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peltomies is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DuBrul rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Peltomies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peltomies misses the body punch

and DuBrul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DuBrul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltomies is trying to maintain the position but DuBrul is very close to passing his half guard.
Peltomies is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DuBrul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DuBrul's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltomies lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns DuBrul.
Peltomies keeps control of the position easily here as DuBrul tries to buck him off.
DuBrul trying to control the position but Peltomies manages to sink in the hooks.
DuBrul rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Peltomies trying to control the action but DuBrul is working from the bottom.
Peltomies tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DuBrul is looking to control Peltomies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DuBrul avoid being mounted?
Peltomies thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DuBrul's head.

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.
Peltomies tries to pass the half guard into mount. DuBrul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peltomies misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DuBrul counters with an outside leg kick.
Peltomies throws a left and a right that both miss
and DuBrul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DuBrul shoots in looking for a takedown. Peltomies tries to sprawl out of it but DuBrul keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peltomies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peltomies tries to clinch up but DuBrul circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the body from Peltomies misses
and DuBrul counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Peltomies is lucky that one didn't land flush.
DuBrul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DuBrul fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DuBrul misses with a double jab
and Peltomies counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Risto Peltomies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Peltomies lands with a shot to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peltomies stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peltomies is trying to force a seperation but DuBrul has the dominant position.
Peltomies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peltomies lands an elbow inside.
DuBrul tries to circle away but Peltomies has him pinned against the cage.
Peltomies leaning his opponent against the cage.
DuBrul with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DuBrul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peltomies gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Peltomies.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DuBrul prevents Peltomies from breaking the clinch.

DuBrul breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peltomies, as that shot connected.
Peltomies tries to clinch but DuBrul is having none of it.
Peltomies tries to close the distance and clinch but DuBrul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peltomies cracks a nice hook into DuBrul's ribs.

Peltomies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Peltomies breaks from the clinch.
Peltomies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Peltomies tries to clinch up
and DuBrul counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Peltomies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DuBrul.

Peltomies has managed to clinch.
Peltomies lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuBrul stalling in the clinch but Peltomies improves position.
Peltomies tries to land knees in the clinch but DuBrul avoids the damage to the body.
Peltomies prevents DuBrul from breaking the clinch.
Peltomies has DuBrul pushed against the cage.
Peltomies wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DuBrul has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Peltomies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
DuBrul stalling.

Peltomies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peltomies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peltomies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from DuBrul does no damage.
Peltomies misses with a telegraphed body shot

and DuBrul counters with a shoot takedown. Peltomies fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DuBrul stopping the sweep attempt from Peltomies.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltomies pulls DuBrul in to control the position.
DuBrul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peltomies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peltomies controls DuBrul momentarily but DuBrul frees himself.
DuBrul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peltomies keeping moving, preventing DuBrul from controlling successfully.
DuBrul is looking to advance position but Peltomies has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

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.
DuBrul is trying to escape the mount.
Risto Peltomies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DuBrul tries to lock up and control but Peltomies gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peltomies looking to control and managing it successfully.
Peltomies wants to control the pace but DuBrul is squirming around nicely.
Jaxson DuBrul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peltomies avoids the attempt from DuBrul to control.
Peltomies takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Peltomies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Peltomies winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Peltomies!