PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Legionarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peters has chosen Sevendust - Enemy as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Legionarius
vs
Peters

185 cm
27
192 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

186 cm
34
199 lbs
25 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessio Legionarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Peters!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Peters lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legionarius doesn't seem phased though.
Peters is looking to slow Legionarius down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Legionarius.
Peters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Legionarius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peters scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Legionarius.
Peters misses with the combination.
Legionarius throws a leg kick but Peters sees it coming and moves out of range.
Peters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peters checks a leg kick nicely.
Legionarius ducks right into an uppercut from Peters.
A jab from Peters does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Peters drops Legionarius with a left right combo! Peters follows him down to the ground into side control.

Legionarius is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peters fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Legionarius tries to improve position but can't.
Peters throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Legionarius is looking to regain half guard here but Peters keeps moving and retains side control.
Legionarius wants to control but Peters postures up.
Peters tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Legionarius takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Peters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legionarius tries to bench press Peters off him but Peters keeps the position.
Peters working the head and body with strikes.
Peters misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Legionarius sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters wants to pass the guard but Legionarius is defending well.
Peters throwing shots but Legionarius is blocking nicely.
Legionarius keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Peters wants to take a breather but Legionarius is having none of it.
Legionarius is looking for a sweep. Peters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peters working over Legionarius with some ground and pound. Legionarius looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Peters throwing shots but Legionarius is blocking nicely.
Peters wants to pass to mount but Legionarius is defending the position.
Legionarius tries to roll over but Peters keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Legionarius looking for submissions off his back.
Legionarius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Peters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peters wants to take a breather but Legionarius is having none of it.
Peters is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Legionarius!
Peters unloading with bombs!
Peters tries to control but Legionarius wriggling away.
Peters lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Peters tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Peters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legionarius is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Legionarius that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Peters looking to ground and pound but Legionarius is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peters landing strikes, looking to finish!
Peters prevents Legionarius from getting the reversal.
Legionarius is squirming around, avoiding Peters's attempts to control the action.
Peters lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Legionarius swings for the body but Peters moves out of range.
Peters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legionarius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legionarius throws a solid leg kick but Peters takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legionarius.
Alessio Legionarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Peters or perhaps it was just good defense by Legionarius which made him look bad.
Legionarius thows a leg kick but Peters checks it
and Peters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Legionarius is fending him off so far but Peters persists. Nope, Legionarius circles away and we're back to standing.
Peters lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Peters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Legionarius.
Legionarius throws an overhand right that lands on Peters's shoulder, as Peters tries to avoid the shot.
Legionarius tries to land a leg kick but Peters saw it coming and moves away.

Legionarius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peters quickly recovers to half guard.
Peters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peters wants to control but Legionarius is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legionarius.
Peters taking some punishment here, with Legionarius in his half guard.
Peters is refusing to be controlled, as Legionarius sits in half guard.
Peters wants to improve his position but Legionarius is controlling well.
Peters is looking to control Legionarius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peters avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mike Peters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legionarius content to control rather than advance.
Peters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peters has hold of Legionarius's hands but Legionarius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Peters is not content to let Legionarius control the position.
Legionarius prevents Peters from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legionarius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peters has his hands clasped together around Legionarius's back. He's all about the action.
Legionarius is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peters is looking to escape.
Peters is in all sorts of trouble here.
Legionarius looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Legionarius lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Peters hang on?
Peters is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peters in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Peters working to try and regain half guard.
Peters wants to hold on but Legionarius pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Peters is trying to escape the mount.
Peters takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legionarius throws some wild stikes that Peters manages to avoid easily.
Legionarius is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Peters can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Peters wants to hold on but Legionarius pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peters manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Peters moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Legionarius dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Peters avoids the body shot from Legionarius.
Peters misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Legionarius throws out a leg kick but Peters moves out of range and Legionarius only half commits.
Legionarius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Legionarius misses.
Legionarius 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 slips under a jab.
Peters lands a leg kick that knocks Legionarius off balance momentarily.
Legionarius ducks under a wild hook from Peters.
Legionarius cracks Peters with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legionarius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mike Peters seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legionarius scoring well with a low kick there.
Legionarius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legionarius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Peters moves out of range as Legionarius strikes.
Legionarius blocks a jab.

Legionarius shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peters is trying to defend but Legionarius finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Legionarius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peters defending well though.
Peters is staying active underneath Legionarius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Legionarius there.
Peters is looking for a sweep. Legionarius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters is staying active underneath Legionarius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Peters looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legionarius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peters wants to control but Legionarius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Legionarius kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Peters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legionarius pulls his head out easily.
Legionarius winds up and cracks Peters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peters trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Peters actively working from the bottom here.
Peters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Legionarius slips a nice elbow through Peters's hands, connecting with Peters's forehead.
Peters tries to roll over but Legionarius keeps him under control.
Peters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Legionarius.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius trying to control from half guard but Peters is working away.

Peters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legionarius pulls his head out easily.
Peters tries to get to full guard but Legionarius has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Legionarius in particular looking to stall.
Peters wants to control but Legionarius is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peters keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Legionarius winds up and cracks Peters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessio Legionarius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Legionarius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessio Legionarius!
Alessio Legionarius decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.