PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Bino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Peterson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Peterson
vs
Bino

191 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Bino!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Peterson does no damage.
Peterson misses with a head kick.
Peterson lands a jab to Bino's midsection.

Bino drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Bino is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Peterson wants to stand up but Bino is controlling him.

Bino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peterson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bino has Peterson in his guard.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peterson is aware though and is defending well.

Peterson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peterson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bino looks gassed!
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bino has wrist control.
Bino wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment.
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Peterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Peterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Peterson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peterson is in close to Bino's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peterson distracts Bino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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.
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peterson trying to control but Bino is working from the bottom.
Peterson is really struggling to control Bino but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bino moves out of range of the body kick.
Bino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
Peterson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bino's head.
Bino keeps the fight on the outside.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peterson but Peterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peterson lands a jab to Bino's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peterson darts in and clinches Bino up against the cage.

Peterson pulls guard effortlessly.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Bino drops back, looking for a kneebar! Peterson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Peterson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Peterson!
Bino is working to avoid the ground and pound but Peterson connects with a decent elbow.
Peterson grinds an elbow into Bino's temple.
Bino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peterson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Peterson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Peterson scoring with punches and elbows.
Peterson is chipping away with strikes.
Bino striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Bino is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson working the ground and pound.
Peterson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Peterson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Peterson stands up and beckons Bino to his feet.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Peterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peterson.

Peterson jumps into guard, dragging Bino to the mat.
Bino prevents Peterson from getting back to his feet.

Bino has gone for a leg lock! Peterson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bino's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bino is looking for a triangle but Peterson pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Peterson dominated that round.
That's time! Peterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Peterson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bino's head.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.

Peterson darts in and clinches Bino up against the cage.
Bino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Peterson pulls Bino into guard.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Bino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peterson keeping full guard, as Bino tries to pass.

Bino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peterson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bino has Peterson in his guard.
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bino is breathing heavily.
Peterson passes Bino's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Bino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peterson pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bino looking for submissions off his back.

Peterson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Peterson lands with a straight right. Bino didn't see that one coming.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bino's sensitive parts.
Peterson tries to clinch but Bino moves out of range.
A punch combination from Peterson misses.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Peterson.
Bino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peterson sprawls well. Peterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bino gets slowly back to his feet.
Peterson misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peterson rushes Bino and presses him up against the cage.

Peterson pulls guard.

Bino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peterson lands a couple of digs.

Bino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Peterson drops back looking for a leg! Bino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bino manages to kick Peterson off! Peterson jumps back into Bino's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Bino keeps moving.
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Bino keeps moving.

Bino looking for a guillotine here but Peterson defends easily.

Bino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peterson takes a swing at Bino's ribcage but misses.
Peterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mike Peterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Peterson has closed the distance and engaged Bino in a clinch.

Peterson jumps into guard, dragging Bino to the mat.
Bino advances position into side control!
Peterson tries to bench press Bino off him but Bino keeps the position.
Peterson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Bino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Peterson 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!

Peterson throws a head kick but Bino moves out of range.
Bino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bino preventing the sweep.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Bino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peterson looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bino drops back looking for a leg! Peterson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peterson manages to kick Bino off! Bino jumps back into Peterson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peterson won't allow Bino to sweep him here.
Peterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bino swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peterson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bino has momentary wrist control but Peterson slips an elbow through the middle.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bino is just out of range.
Bino shoots in looking for a takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl out of it but Bino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bino somewhat.
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peterson throws a sloppy head kick and Bino moves out of range easily.

Bino shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Peterson tries to kick Bino off but Bino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bino trying to mount his opponent but Peterson defends it.

Bino wants to work for an arm triangle but Peterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peterson gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bino postures up.
Peterson wants to stand up but Bino is controlling him.

Bino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peterson pulls his head out easily.

Bino looking for submissions off his back.

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.
Bino wants to improve his position but Peterson is controlling well.

Bino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peterson pulls his head out easily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Peterson throws a sloppy head kick and Bino moves out of range easily.
Mike Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Peterson closes the distance and clinches.

Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Bino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pedro Bino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson throws a sloppy head kick and Bino moves out of range easily.
Bino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Peterson.
Well Peterson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Peterson!