PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chauncey Peppertooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thad Backer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Backer has chosen Hell Yeah as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Peppertooth
vs
Backer

195 cm
30
257 lbs
21 - 20 - 1

191 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Chauncey Peppertooth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thad Backer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peppertooth connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Peppertooth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Backer has managed to clinch.
Peppertooth is struggling to control the position.
Backer landing knees to the body.
Peppertooth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Backer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peppertooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backer blocks an elbow strike from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Backer is defending well for now.
Backer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peppertooth blocks the elbow strike.
Backer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peppertooth pushes off an throws an elbow but Backer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Peppertooth unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppertooth tries to stall but Backer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peppertooth blocks an elbow strike from Backer.
Backer tries to land knees in the clinch but Peppertooth avoids the damage to the body.
Backer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peppertooth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peppertooth avoids the elbow strike from Backer, against the cage.
Peppertooth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Backer as Peppertooth tries to tie him up.
Peppertooth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Backer avoids it.
Backer avoids a wild elbow strike from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth looking to slow down the pace here.
Backer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peppertooth throws a head punch that misses.
Peppertooth pushes off an throws an elbow but Backer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Backer misses with a knee strike.
Backer misses with a knee strike.
Backer blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peppertooth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Backer's brow.
Backer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Backer misses with a knee to the head.
Peppertooth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Backer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Backer slows down the pace here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backer tries to work over Peppertooth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Backer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Backer blocks an elbow strike from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth missing with knees to the body.
Backer slowing the pace effectively.
Backer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peppertooth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Backer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peppertooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Backer lands a knee to the head.
Backer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Backer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth lands a body punch.
Backer looks gassed!
Peppertooth lands a nice elbow.
Peppertooth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Peppertooth misses with an elbow strike.
Peppertooth lands an elbow just above Backer 's eye.
Peppertooth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peppertooth throws an elbow that misses.
Peppertooth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Backer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peppertooth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Backer avoids a wild elbow strike from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Thad Backer has been cut.
Peppertooth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Backer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peppertooth avoids it.
Backer avoiding damage as Peppertooth throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peppertooth lands an elbow just above Backer 's eye.
Peppertooth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Backer's defenses.
Backer blocks the elbow strike.
Backer looking to throw knees to the head but Peppertooth is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peppertooth throws an elbow but misses.
Backer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peppertooth is keeping busy.
Backer tries to throw a body punch but Peppertooth avoids it by throwing Backer back against the cage.
Backer looking to throw knees to the head but Peppertooth is blocking nicely.
Peppertooth lands an elbow inside.
Backer stalling the fight.
Peppertooth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Backer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Peppertooth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peppertooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Backer trying to land knees to the body.
Peppertooth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Peppertooth lands an elbow inside that Backer shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chauncey Peppertooth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thad Backer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Peppertooth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Peppertooth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Backer blocks an elbow strike from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peppertooth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Backer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Backer gets underhooks to prevent Peppertooth's takedown attempt.
Backer trying to land knees to the body.
Backer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peppertooth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Peppertooth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Backer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Backer is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peppertooth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Backer's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth misses with an elbow over the top.
Peppertooth trying to control the position but instead, Backer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Peppertooth into the cage.
Peppertooth lands a right hand.
Peppertooth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peppertooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Backer trying to land knees to the body.
Backer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peppertooth.
Backer dodges an elbow strike from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth trying to stall but Backer improves his position.
Peppertooth is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chauncey Peppertooth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Peppertooth.
Peppertooth misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peppertooth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peppertooth connects with a knee to the head.
Peppertooth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Backer avoids a wild elbow strike from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peppertooth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Peppertooth misses with a knee to the head.
Backer takes an elbow to the temple.
Backer tries to work over Peppertooth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peppertooth looking for a takedown.
Backer avoids a wild elbow strike from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth is trying to drag Backer to the mat but Backer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peppertooth wants to stall.
Backer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chauncey Peppertooth has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Backer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peppertooth.
Backer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peppertooth lands an elbow inside that Backer shrugs off.
Peppertooth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peppertooth dodges an elbow strike from Backer.
Peppertooth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Backer prevents it.
Backer dodges an elbow strike from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth lands an elbow that stopped Backer in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peppertooth.
Backer lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Chauncey Peppertooth has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peppertooth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Backer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peppertooth is defending well for now.
Peppertooth managing to block the knees to the body from Backer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backer throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Backer takes an elbow to the temple.

Peppertooth works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Peppertooth won't allow Backer to get back to his feet.
Peppertooth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Backer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Peppertooth tries to free his leg and advance position but Backer is retaining full guard.
Peppertooth lands a couple of digs.
Peppertooth working some strikes from top position.
Peppertooth landing with the ground and pound.
Peppertooth stops Backer from standing up.
Peppertooth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Backer's guard.
Backer looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Backer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Peppertooth manages to mount him!
Peppertooth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chauncey Peppertooth dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Peppertooth connects with the punch.
Peppertooth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backer can do to turn this around?
Peppertooth scores with a body shot.
Backer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Backer clinches.
Backer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Backer misses with an elbow over the top.
Peppertooth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Backer avoids a wild elbow strike from Peppertooth.
Backer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppertooth blocking some punches.
Peppertooth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peppertooth lands a knee to the head.
Backer lands a good knee to the midsection. Peppertooth won't want to take too many of those.
Backer blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Peppertooth.
Backer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Peppertooth throws an elbow but it misses.
Backer tries to land a knee to the head but Peppertooth blocks with his arms.
Backer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Backer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Backer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Backer blocks the elbow strike.
Peppertooth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peppertooth has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Backer after a bit of a struggle.
Peppertooth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Backer.
Chauncey Peppertooth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backer is trying to maintain a safe position but Peppertooth gets an underhook and turns Backer into the cage.
Backer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peppertooth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Peppertooth pushes Backer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peppertooth misses with a knee to the head.
Peppertooth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Peppertooth throws an elbow that misses.
Peppertooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Backer just leaning against Peppertooth, taking a breather.
Peppertooth misses with an elbow strike.
Peppertooth is trying to drag Backer to the mat but Backer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Backer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peppertooth is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peppertooth is looking to control Backer's arms but Backer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peppertooth has his back to the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Backer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chauncey Peppertooth. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Peppertooth moves into range and clinches up with Backer.
Peppertooth tries to score a body lock takedown but Backer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Backer.
Backer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Backer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth throws a head punch that misses.
Peppertooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Backer leaning against his opponent.
Backer misses with the head strike.
Peppertooth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Backer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peppertooth.
Thad Backer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Backer avoiding damage as Peppertooth throws knees to the body.
Peppertooth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Backer slowing the pace effectively.
Backer misses with a knee strike.
Peppertooth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Backer blocks it with crossed arms.
Peppertooth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Backer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Backer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peppertooth working Backer over with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chauncey Peppertooth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peppertooth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chauncey Peppertooth!
Chauncey Peppertooth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.