PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klaus VonMueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson has chosen Diamond as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

VonMueller
vs
Peterson

167 cm
28
135 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

175 cm
25
140 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klaus VonMueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VonMueller misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from VonMueller.
VonMueller misses with a two punch combination.
Peterson wants to clinch up but VonMueller keeps it at a distance.
VonMueller throws a head kick that Peterson semi-blocks.

It looks like Victor Peterson has been cut.
VonMueller throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
VonMueller misses with a series of wild punches.
VonMueller tries to clinch up

and Peterson counters by moving into the clinch.
VonMueller stops a takedown attempt from Peterson.
VonMueller stalling.

VonMueller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
VonMueller throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
VonMueller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

VonMueller forces Peterson back against the cage and clinches.
VonMueller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peterson.
Peterson tries to score a body lock takedown but VonMueller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Klaus VonMueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Peterson.

Peterson wants the takedown. VonMueller is fighting it off but Peterson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in VonMueller's guard against the cage.

Peterson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! VonMueller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Peterson, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VonMueller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Peterson pulls VonMueller in close to prevent any damage.
VonMueller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
VonMueller won't allow Peterson to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peterson has his hands on VonMueller's head, controlling the position.
VonMueller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
VonMueller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Peterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peterson's guard.
VonMueller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peterson trying to control the position.

Peterson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead VonMueller passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

VonMueller decides to stand up.

Peterson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in VonMueller's half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peterson is keen to just control but VonMueller is a slippery customer.
VonMueller trying to control but Peterson postures up.

Peterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but VonMueller sees it coming and defends easily.
VonMueller wants to get back to his feet.
VonMueller is looking for a sweep. Peterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus VonMueller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Peterson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peterson slips under a jab.
VonMueller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
VonMueller lands a jab to Peterson's midsection.

VonMueller rushes Peterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

VonMueller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

VonMueller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
VonMueller throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.

Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
VonMueller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
VonMueller throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
VonMueller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
VonMueller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

VonMueller rushes Peterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, VonMueller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but VonMueller pulls his leg out and moves away.
VonMueller looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VonMueller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
VonMueller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson wants to clinch up but VonMueller keeps it at a distance.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
VonMueller throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
VonMueller works Peterson's body with a nice hook.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Klaus VonMueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Peterson.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
VonMueller thows a body shot but no joy.

Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.
VonMueller lands a body shot.
Peterson pushes off an throws an elbow but VonMueller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Peterson goes for a takedown in the clinch but VonMueller prevents it.

VonMueller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller misses with a few strikes there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from VonMueller - that will leave a mark!
VonMueller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.

VonMueller gets a clinch.
VonMueller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
VonMueller just leaning against Peterson, taking a breather.
Peterson tries to break free but VonMueller pushes him back against the cage.
Peterson tries to score a body lock takedown but VonMueller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

VonMueller manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for VonMueller.

VonMueller takes the fight into the clinch.
VonMueller lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. VonMueller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
VonMueller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from VonMueller.

VonMueller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? VonMueller is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, VonMueller circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

VonMueller clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

VonMueller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peterson wants to clinch but VonMueller slips to the side

and VonMueller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by VonMueller.
VonMueller has Peterson pressed against the cage.

VonMueller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
VonMueller feints and then cracks Peterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peterson down.
Nice uppercut lands for VonMueller. That snapped Peterson's head back.

Peterson has managed to clinch.
VonMueller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

VonMueller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by VonMueller.

Peterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
VonMueller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Peterson looking for a submission but VonMueller manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson postures up.
VonMueller wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment.
Peterson forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. VonMueller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Peterson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! VonMueller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! VonMueller has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VonMueller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus VonMueller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Peterson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

VonMueller pushes Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
VonMueller lands a left hand.
VonMueller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
VonMueller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. VonMueller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klaus VonMueller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
VonMueller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by VonMueller.
Peterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but VonMueller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peterson somewhat.
Peterson moves out of range as VonMueller strikes.
VonMueller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Peterson.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by VonMueller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VonMueller tries to clinch but Peterson is having none of it.
VonMueller tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
VonMueller keeps the fight on the outside.

VonMueller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
VonMueller keeps control of Peterson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

VonMueller manages to break the clinch.
VonMueller swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Peterson throws an overhand right that lands on VonMueller's shoulder, as VonMueller tries to avoid the shot.
VonMueller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peterson.
Klaus VonMueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Peterson.
Good exchange - VonMueller coming out on top.
VonMueller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peterson in his tracks.

Peterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peterson trying to control the position but VonMueller is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Peterson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Peterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. VonMueller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peterson.
VonMueller gets back to full guard.
VonMueller keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller wants to stand up but Peterson is controlling him.
Peterson trying to control but VonMueller is working from the bottom.
VonMueller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
VonMueller scores with a body shot.
Klaus VonMueller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
VonMueller throws a looping overhand right but Peterson ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to VonMueller's calf.
Peterson blocks a jab.
VonMueller misses with a series of wild punches.
Peterson swings for the body but VonMueller moves out of range.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from VonMueller.
Peterson looks for a takedown but VonMueller sprawls well.
VonMueller clinches but Peterson breaks the clinch
and Peterson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Peterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling VonMueller to score with a decent uppercut.

Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
VonMueller lands a body shot.

VonMueller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Peterson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Peterson has gone for a leg lock! VonMueller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peterson's guard.
Victor Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VonMueller looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus VonMueller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for VonMueller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus VonMueller!