PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tank Stilers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stilers's entrance music is Promo. A fine choice. Peterson has chosen Diamond as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Victor Peterson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Stilers
vs
Peterson

175 cm
20
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
27
140 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight 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 Montreal, Tank Stilers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Stilers misses.
Victor Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Peterson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Peterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Stilers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stilers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stilers tries to get out of the position.
Peterson trying to control from half guard but Stilers is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stilers tries to get to full guard but Peterson has control of the leg.
Stilers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peterson on the ground.
Peterson prevents Stilers from standing back up.

Peterson is looking for a kimura here.

Peterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stilers is not content to let Peterson control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Peterson is looking for a kimura but Stilers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peterson to get the leverage.

Peterson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stilers is trying to maintain the position but Peterson is very close to passing his half guard.

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.
Peterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stilers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Peterson seems to be working for a kimura but Stilers defends the submission attempt.

Peterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stilers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peterson.
Peterson is trying to control. Stilers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peterson seems to be working for a kimura but Stilers defends the submission attempt.

Peterson is working for a kimura but Stilers is defending it quite comfortably.
Stilers is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stilers won't allow Peterson to pass to mount.

Peterson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Peterson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Peterson is working for a kimura but Stilers is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Peterson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Peterson slips under a jab from Stilers.
Peterson throws a head kick but Stilers moves out of range.
Stilers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peterson misses with a jab to the body
and Stilers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peterson thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stilers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Peterson defending well as Stilers loads up on a big left hand.
Peterson throws a combination that misses
and Stilers counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson tries to clinch
letting Stilers counter with a right hand.
Peterson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stilers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stilers finds it's way round the side to connect with Peterson's head.
Stilers scores with a punch to the head.
Peterson looks to clinch
and Stilers counters with a left and a right that stings Peterson.
Tank Stilers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson looks to clinch
and Stilers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Peterson misses the body punch
and Stilers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson has his takedown stuffed
letting Stilers counter with a right hand.
Peterson moves to clinch but Stilers breaks away
and Stilers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson wants to clinch
and Stilers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stilers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Peterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Peterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stilers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stilers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tank Stilers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Peterson.
Peterson wants to clinch but Stilers slips to the side
and Stilers counters with a nice uppercut.
Peterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stilers counters with a stiff right hand.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stilers scores with a jab. Peterson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peterson tries to clinch
and Stilers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stilers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson slips a straight right by Stilers.
Peterson throws a combination that misses
enabling Stilers to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson wants to clinch
and Stilers counters with a series of strikes. Peterson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stilers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Peterson with a poor takedown
and Stilers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Peterson has his takedown stuffed
and Stilers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Stilers dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Peterson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Stilers both land. Nice combination.
Stilers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Peterson closes the distance but Stilers moves to the side
and Stilers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson darts in trying to clinch
and Stilers counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Stilers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stilers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson fails with the takedown
and Stilers counters with a nice uppercut.
Stilers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stilers throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson moves to clinch but Stilers breaks away
and Stilers counters with a straight right hand.
Stilers circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Stilers counter with a right hand.

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.
Stilers throws a right hand that misses
and Peterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tank Stilers is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson tries to clinch up
and Stilers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson moves to clinch but Stilers breaks away
and Stilers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stilers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stilers throws an off balance right hand

and Peterson counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stilers tries to buck Peterson off but Peterson is having none of it.

Peterson is trying to get an arm triangle but Stilers is defending well.

Peterson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stilers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stilers tries to buck Peterson off but Peterson is having none of it.

That's four 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.

Peterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stilers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stilers struggling a bit here.
Stilers prevents Peterson from moving into mount.
Peterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Peterson prevents Stilers from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Victor Peterson just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stilers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stilers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson closes the distance but Stilers moves to the side
and Stilers counters with a left to the body.

Peterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Peterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stilers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Peterson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Peterson tries for a kimura but Stilers is defending well.

That's two 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.
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stilers keeps working.

Peterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peterson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stilers's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stilers pushes Peterson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Peterson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Peterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stilers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Stilers's face as Peterson controls the position.

Peterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Peterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peterson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's four 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.
Stilers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peterson works to advance to full mount. Stilers defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Peterson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stilers is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Peterson dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Peterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stilers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson closes the distance but Stilers moves to the side
and Stilers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stilers misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson moves to clinch but Stilers breaks away
and Stilers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Peterson has Stilers up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Stilers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peterson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stilers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Peterson tries to break the clinch but Stilers is controlling the position.

Stilers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson defending well as Stilers loads up on a big left hand.
Peterson has his takedown stuffed
and Stilers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tank Stilers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Peterson.
Peterson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Peterson wants to clinch
and Stilers counters with a three punch combo that has Peterson backing up. Peterson nods at Stilers to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two 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.
Stilers misses with a straight left.
Stilers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stilers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stilers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stilers scores with a nice strike.
Peterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peterson misses with a takedown
enabling Stilers to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stilers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Peterson's head backwards.
Stilers misses with an uppercut.
Peterson tries to clinch
and Stilers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson looks to clinch
and Stilers counters with a two punch combo.
Stilers tests Peterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stilers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stilers.
Peterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stilers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stilers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peterson thinking.
Stilers lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson shoots and misses
and Stilers counters with a left and a right that stings Peterson.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peterson wants to clinch but Stilers slips to the side
and Stilers counters with a straight right hand.
Tank Stilers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stilers counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Stilers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Peterson!
Victor Peterson is the new bantamweight champion!