PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JC Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peters kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Sid Vicious - My Way. Smith has chosen Black Hole Sun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Peters
vs
Smith

185 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JC Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Peters.

Smith is rocked!
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Peters misses with a body shot.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Peters finish him?

Excellent takedown into side control there by Peters.

Peters stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.

Peters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Peters decides to stand back up. Peters steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.

Peters feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Peters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Peters from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Peters stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.

Peters 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters stops Smith from standing up.
Peters wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.

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.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Peters pushes his legs off easily.
Peters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Peters decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Peters misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith shoots and misses
and Peters counters with a left to the body.
Peters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Peters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Peters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smith rushes Peters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peters is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.

Peters jumps guard.
Peters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peters seems keen to control Smith's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Peters has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith is breathing heavily.

Smith gets caught flat footed, as Peters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Peters wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.

Peters stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.

Peters scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peters decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peters.
Smith thows a leg kick but Peters checks it

and Peters counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peters tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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.

Smith is working an open guard so Peters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peters lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Peters with a poor takedown
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peters pinned against the cage. Peters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Peters dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith throws a nice looking combination but Peters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith misses with a double jab.

Peters feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Peters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peters wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Peters trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roy Peters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peters misses with a takedown attempt

so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Peters working a defensive guard but Smith manages to pass into side control anyway.

Peters sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Peters shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Peters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith wants to clinch up but Peters keeps it at a distance.

Smith gets caught flat footed, as Peters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Peters stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Peters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Peters controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JC Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Peters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peters, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Peters!