PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Safronov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Peepers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mr Peepers was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Safronov
vs
Peepers

175 cm
30
199 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
195 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanislav Safronov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Peepers!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peepers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Safronov misses with a double jab.
Peepers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peepers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Safronov throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Peepers - just one landing.
Safronov walks into a left hand.
Safronov tries to clinch up but Peepers circles away and keeps his distance.
Peepers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Safronov tries to clinch up but Peepers circles away and keeps his distance.
Safronov misses with a body shot.
Peepers closes the distance and clinches up with Safronov, looking for a takedown. Peepers pushes Safronov against the ropes but Safronov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Peepers.
Safronov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peepers fails to land the takedown.
Peepers avoids the body shot from Safronov.
Safronov wants to clinch up but Peepers keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Peepers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Safronov doesn't seem phased though.
Peepers throws a right hand that Safronov ducks under and follows up with a left that Safronov also avoids with ease.
Peepers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Peepers does no damage.
Safronov slips under a jab from Peepers.
Safronov tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safronov defending well as Peepers loads up on a big left hand.
Safronov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Peepers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Safronov doesn't seem bothered though.
Peepers thows a body shot but no joy.
Peepers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Peepers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peepers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peepers misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peepers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Safronov at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safronov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peepers scores with a jab to the body.
Safronov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Safronov misses with the combination.
Peepers closes the distance and clinches up with Safronov, looking for a takedown. Peepers pushes Safronov against the ropes but Safronov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stanislav Safronov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Peepers.
Peepers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Safronov throws a looping overhand right but Peepers ducks down to avoid it.
Peepers lands a jab to Safronov's midsection.
Safronov is breathing heavily.
Peepers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safronov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peeperss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Peepers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Safronov was well out of range. Poor timing from Peepers.
Peepers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Safronov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peepers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Safronov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Peepers as he connects with a hook.
Safronov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peepers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Peepers gets a takedown into half guard.
Peepers tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Peepers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Safronov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Peepers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Safronov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peepers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Safronov throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Peepers misses.
Safronov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Safronov. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Safronov misses.
Peepers ducks under a wild hook from Safronov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Safronov looks to land a left hand but Peepers moved out of range nicely.
Safronov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mr Peepers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Safronov stuffs the takedown attempt from Peepers. Peepers gets slowly back to his feet.
Peepers is looking to land body kicks.
Safronov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peepers.

Peepers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Safronov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Safronov sneaks back into half guard.
Safronov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Safronov looking for submissions off his back.
Peepers is thwarting Safronov's attempts to control the position.

Peepers escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peepers connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Safronov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Safronov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Peepers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Safronov is trying to defend but Peepers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Peepers trying to control the action but Safronov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peepers prevents Safronov from standing back up.

Peepers stands up and beckons Safronov to join him on the feet.
Peepers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peepers lands a slapping body shot.
Peepers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peepers digs a good body shot into Safronov's ribs.
Safronov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peepers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Safronov at a distance.
No luck for Peepers with that takedown attempt.
Stanislav Safronov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Peepers.
Peepers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Safronov defends it nicely.
Peepers looks for the body kick but Safronov saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Safronov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Safronov throws a right and a left that Peepers avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Peepers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Safronov tries to clinch but Peepers is having none of it.
Peepers throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from Peepers.
Safronov is looking to clinch but Peepers is avoiding it.
Peepers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peepers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Peepers lands a right hook to the body.
Peepers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Safronov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peepers.
Peepers digs a good hook to Safronov's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Safronov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peepers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Peepers's corner calls for a 1-2. Peepers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peepers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peepers lands a lovely overhand right.
Peepers works Safronov's body with a nice hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Peepers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A control attempt from Safronov but he's now mounted!

Peepers gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Stanislav Safronov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safronov walks into a left hand.
A combination from Peepers does no damage.
Peepers shoots for a takedown but Safronov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peepers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peepers scores with a one two! Safronov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Peepers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Safronov manages to avoid it.
Peepers wants to clinch up but Safronov keeps it at a distance.
Stanislav Safronov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peepers lands a right hook to the body.
Mr Peepers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Safronov throws an overhand right that lands on Peepers's shoulder, as Peepers tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peepers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Safronov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Peepers's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Peepers throws a push kick but Safronov slaps the foot to one side.
Peepers tries to clinch but Safronov moves out of range.
Peepers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Peepers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peepers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donk. Peepers catches Safronov right on the button with a cross.
Peepers misses with a kick to the body.
Peepers lands with a good body shot.
Safronov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peepers scores with a sloppy right hand. Safronov should have avoided that one.

Peepers looking to score a takedown here. Safronov is defending well but Peepers drives through and ends up in Safronov's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peepers wants to stand but Safronov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Safronov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Safronov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Peepers stands and steps away. Safronov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mr Peepers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Safronov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peepers throws a head kick that misses.
Safronov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Peepers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peepers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Peepers!