PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peters has chosen the Ong Bak theme as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Assassin
vs
Peters

188 cm
25
185 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
195 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brazilian Assassin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jordan Peters!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin thumps Peters with a low kick.
Assassin works over Peters's head and body with a nice combination.
Peters shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good work by Peters as he checks the leg kick.
Assassin lands with a kick to the temple. Peters shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Assassin tried to score with a low kick but Peters checks it.
Assassin thows a leg kick but Peters checks it
and Peters counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Assassin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peters.
Peters steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Assassin. That one must have hurt.
Assassin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Assassin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assassin stuns Peters with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peters on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Assassin's waist but Assassin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peters off to one side.
Peters throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Assassin tests Peters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Assassin cracks Peters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Assassin.
Some bone on bone action there as Peters checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Assassin tries to score with a low kick but Peters moves his leg out of the way.
Assassin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Assassin misses with a straight right.
Assassin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Peters checks the leg kick nicely there.
Assassin throws a leg kick that is checked

and Peters counters with a shoot takedown. Assassin fights it but they end up in guard.
Assassin keeping moving, preventing Peters from controlling successfully.

Peters 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters wants to pass the guard but Assassin is keeping the position.
Peters stops Assassin from standing up.
Assassin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Assassin tries to get out of the position.
Peters trying to control but Assassin is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brazilian Assassin.
Good leg kick by Assassin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Assassin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peters.
Assassin cracks Peters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Assassin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Peters counters with a low kick, right behind Assassin 's knee.
Peters misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Assassin is predictable there
and Peters counters with a nice body kick.
Assassin throws a leg kick
and Peters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brazilian Assassin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peters wants to slow Assassin down by chopping away at his legs.
Assassin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Peters is out of range and Assassin settles back down.
Peters misses with a hook. Assassin ducked under it nicely.
Assassin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Assassin lands a leg kick that knocks Peters off balance momentarily.
Assassin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin thows a body kick. Peters tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Peters blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Assassin is predictable there

and Peters counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peters passes Assassin's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Peters is trying to work for a kimura but Assassin is defending well.
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brazilian Assassin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Peters walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Assassin misses with a leg kick
and Peters counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Peters on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Assassin throws a leg kick
and Peters counters with a leg kick.
Peters drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That kick from Assassin tenderised Peters's leg. Peters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Assassin throws a front kick that sends Peters stumbling back into the cage.
Brazilian Assassin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Assassin misses.
Brazilian Assassin is winning the standup battle so far.
Peters moves out of range of the body kick from Assassin.
Assassin delivers a nice body kick.
Assassin connects with a jab.
Assassin blocks a head kick by Peters.
Peters avoids the head kick by Assassin.
Assassin throws a leg kick
and Peters counters with a solid body kick.
Assassin connects with a leg kick. Peters looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Assassin is predictable there
and Peters counters with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Assassin.
Assassin scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Assassin misses

so Peters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Peters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Peters drops back looking for a leg! Assassin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Assassin manages to kick Peters off! Peters jumps back into Assassin's guard.
Peters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assassin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assassin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peters wants to control from the top but Assassin keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Brazilian Assassin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Assassin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

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.
Peters checks the leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Assassin - that will leave a mark!
Assassin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Assassin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peters misses with a jab, cross combination.
Assassin tries to land a leg kick but Peters saw it coming and moves away.
Assassin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Peters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Assassin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Assassin throws a leg kick that misses.
Assassin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Assassin.
Peters steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Assassin. That one must have hurt.
Peters has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Assassin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assassin tries to score with a low kick but Peters moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by Peters as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brazilian Assassin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Peters moves out of range as Assassin throws a body kick.
Assassin lands a lovely overhand right.
Assassin thows a leg kick but Peters checks it
letting Peters counter with a right hand.
Assassin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Peters is out of range and Assassin settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Assassin.
Assassin scores with a kick to the body.
Peters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Assassin.
Assassin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Peters counters with a stiff right hand.
Assassin misses with a body kick.
Peters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Assassin.
Nice body kick there by Assassin.
Assassin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Assassin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Assassin lands with a nice combination. Peters backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin throws a low kick but Peters moves out of range easily.
Assassin ducks under a wild hook from Peters.
Assassin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Assassin throws a leg kick but Peters checks it.
Assassin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Peters counters with an inside leg kick.
Assassin throws out a powerful jab.
Assassin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Peters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peters moves forwards but Assassin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Assassin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Assassin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Assassin throws a leg kick which misses Peters's front leg but catches the back leg as Peters tries to avoid it.
Peters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Assassin lands.
Assassin scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Peters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin lands a jab to the head.
Peters blocks a head kick by Assassin.
Peters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Assassin misses with a two punch combination.
Assassin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peters walks into a stiff left hand from Assassin.
Assassin cracks Peters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assassin misses with a leg kick
and Peters counters with a body kick.
Assassin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Assassin moves out of range as Peters throws a body kick.
Assassin connects with a leg kick. Peters looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Assassin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Assassin scores with a spinning back kick!
Assassin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Assassin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin lands with an uppercut that bounces Peters off the cage and back into rage.
A leg kick checked by Peters.
Assassin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peters's calf.
Peters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Assassin can pounce on him.
Assassin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Peters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Assassin can pounce on him.
Assassin connects with a high kick.
Peters has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Assassin throws a front kick that sends Peters stumbling back into the cage.
Assassin cracks the inside of Peters's front leg.
Assassin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peters.
Peters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peters's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Assassin.
Assassin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Assassin moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assassin throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Assassin.
Peters tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Assassin lands with a slapping head kick.
Assassin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Assassin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peters.
Assassin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Assassin keeps Peters at a distance using the push kick.
Jab from Assassin.
Assassin cracks the inside of Peters's front leg.
Assassin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peters can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Assassin. That's going to slow Peters down.
A good leg kick by Assassin.
Assassin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Assassin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brazilian Assassin clearly takes that 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.

Assassin connects with an inside leg kick.
Assassin connects with a high kick.
Peters avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Assassin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peters takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Assassin. That's going to slow Peters down.
Assassin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Assassin tries a low kick but Peters avoids it.
Peters takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Assassin.
Assassin tries to work over Peters's front leg with a kick but Peters checks it.
Assassin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peters is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Assassin lands a leg kick that knocks Peters off balance momentarily.
Assassin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peters's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick by Assassin misses
and Peters counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Assassin thinking.
Peters takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Assassin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Peters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Assassin.
Assassin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Assassin thuds his right hand into Peters's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Assassin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peters. That did some damage!
Assassin connects with a leg kick. Peters looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Assassin tenderised Peters's leg. Peters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Assassin lands with a slapping head kick.
Peters takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Assassin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Assassin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Assassin throws a head kick that half lands.
A good leg kick by Assassin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peters takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Assassin connects with a leg kick. Peters looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Assassin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Assassin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Assassin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peters on the side of the head.
Peters drops his hands momentarily and Assassin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Assassin keeps Peters at a distance using the push kick.
Assassin lands with an overhand left.
Peters takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Peters takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin lands with a slapping head kick.
Peters moves forwards but Assassin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Assassin misses with a leg kick.
Peters has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Assassin finds it's way round the side to connect with Peters's head.
Peters blocks a low kick nicely.
Assassin throws a leg kick
and Peters counters with a head kick. That will keep Assassin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Assassin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Assassin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Assassin scores with a leg kick.
Peters steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Assassin. That one must have hurt.
Assassin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Assassin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Assassin lands a nice looking body kick.
Assassin misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peters's sensitive parts.
Peters gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Assassin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Assassin, right into the meat.
Assassin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peters's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assassin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Assassin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Assassin connects with a solid leg kick.
Assassin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Peters if he has to take too many more of those.
Assassin is looking to score with low kicks.
Assassin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peters's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Assassin.
Peters sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Assassin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brazilian Assassin had his way with Jordan Peters in that round.
That's time! Assassin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Assassin thumps Peters with a low kick.
Good work by Peters as he checks the leg kick.
Assassin connects with a leg kick. Peters looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Peters checks a leg kick nicely.
Assassin lands a nice looking body kick.
Peters walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Assassin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Assassin.
Assassin throws a push kick but Peters slaps the foot to one side.
Peters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Assassin is out of range.
Assassin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Peters checks it well.
Assassin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Assassin - that will leave a mark!
Peters is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Assassin lands a nice hook to Peters's body. Peters takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peters takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin scores with a head kick. Peters tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Peters walks forward, straight into a front kick from Assassin.
Assassin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peters on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Assassin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Assassin wants to slow Peters down by chopping away at his legs.
Peters takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Assassin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Assassin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peters's sensitive parts.
Assassin feints and then cracks Peters's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peters down.
Assassin feints and then cracks Peters's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peters down.
Assassin connects with a leg kick. Peters looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Peters checks a low kick from Assassin.
Peters takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Assassin.
Assassin lands a jab to the head.
Peters tries to move into range but Assassin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Assassin.
A thudding body kick lands there by Assassin!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Assassin.
Assassin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Assassin throws a leg kick but Peters checks it.
Assassin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Assassin throws a head kick but Peters moves out of range.
Assassin stuns Peters with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assassin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Assassin lands a nice shot that snaps Peters's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Assassin lands with a shot to the body.
Assassin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Assassin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Assassin connects with an inside leg kick.
Assassin feints and then cracks Peters's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peters down.
Assassin lands with a slapping head kick.
Assassin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Assassin scoring well with a low kick there.
Assassin looks to land a body kick but Peters moved away.
Assassin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peters circles away quickly and effectively.
Assassin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Assassin.
Jordan Peters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin cracks the inside of Peters's front leg.
Peters takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Assassin tenderised Peters's leg. Peters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Assassin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peters. That did some damage!
Peters walks into a jab.
Peters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Assassin.
Peters takes a kick to the side of the head.
Peters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Assassin can pounce on him.
Assassin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Assassin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Assassin thows a body kick. Peters tries to catch it but that hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peters on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Assassin.
Brazilian Assassin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Assassin connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brazilian Assassin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Assassin, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:43
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:42
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brazilian Assassin!
Brazilian Assassin retains his middleweight title!