PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltier is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rockstar-Chamillionaire. The key to victory for Jim Roberts has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Roberts
vs
Peltier

177 cm
33
165 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

172 cm
26
154 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Good gas tank

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Roberts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Zane Peltier!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Peltier.
Peltier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Roberts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roberts throws an off balance right hand

and Peltier moves into the clinch.
Peltier throws a head punch that misses.
Peltier tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Peltier back against the cage.
Peltier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peltier is looking for a takedown.
Peltier swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peltier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberts to keep the fight standing.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Peltier has him pressed against the cage.
Peltier stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jim Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
Peltier lands a shoulder strike.
Peltier is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roberts blocks a body shot from Peltier.
Peltier misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Peltier.
Peltier looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Peltier to work.
Peltier jumps guard but Roberts stands there with Peltier around his waist. Peltier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peltier tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Peltier back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peltier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Peltier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Peltier can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Peltier.

Roberts breaks the clinch.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peltier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Peltier throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.

Peltier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Peltier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Peltier tries to pull guard but Roberts won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts letting Peltier take a breather here.
Peltier tries a body shot but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Roberts manages to break the clinch.
Peltier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
Roberts takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Roberts gets caught flat footed, as Peltier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Peltier from controlling successfully.
Peltier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peltier won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peltier.
Peltier trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Peltier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peltier throws a big elbow that misses.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Roberts does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peltier is looking to score with low kicks.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peltier moves away.
Horrible takedown by Peltier or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberts which made him look bad.
Peltier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peltier tries to land a front kick but Roberts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peltier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Peltier drives through with a takedown into Roberts's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Peltier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peltier looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peltier's guard.
Peltier keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.

Peltier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roberts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peltier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberts is trying to stand up here but Peltier is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltier thows a huge punch but Roberts dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peltier connects with a nice short shot to Roberts's temple.
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peltier on the ground.
Peltier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roberts trying to control from the bottom.

Peltier seems to be looking for submissions.
Peltier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Roberts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peltier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roberts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peltier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltier performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Roberts is trying is best to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to control but Peltier is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jim Roberts just wasn't active enough.
Roberts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Peltier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roberts's half guard.
Peltier is looking to advance position but Roberts won't allow it.
Peltier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roberts is trying to stand back up but Peltier is controlling him
Peltier looks to land a strike but Roberts avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Peltier trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Peltier postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peltier trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Peltier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roberts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Peltier has Roberts in his guard.
Peltier has a closed guard, preventing Roberts from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Peltier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Peltier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Peltier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberts throws a hook but Peltier blocks it.
Peltier throws a wild body kick that Roberts sees coming a mile off.
Peltier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roberts moves out of range of the body kick.
Roberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peltier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peltier.
Peltier throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Peltier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peltier feints and as Roberts raises his hands in defense, Peltier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peltier is fighting to break Roberts's control of his arms but Roberts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Peltier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Peltier landing with the ground and pound.
Peltier throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Peltier is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
Peltier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peltier content to stall in guard here.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Peltier tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts pulls Peltier in to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Peltier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peltier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peltier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peltier throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltier wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.

Roberts has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Peltier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts blocks a jab.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peltier.
Zane Peltier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peltier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peltier thows a body shot but no joy.
Peltier slips a straight right by Roberts.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peltier.
Peltier looks for the body kick but Roberts saw that one coming.
Peltier thows a body shot but no joy.
Peltier throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Peltier.
Peltier throws a hook but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts connects with a right hand. Peltier shakes it off.
Peltier thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Peltier saw that one coming.
Peltier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peltier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peltier thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Peltier really dominated that 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.

Roberts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peltier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peltier.
Roberts scores with a hook to the body. Peltier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Peltier throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Roberts gets caught napping as Peltier dives in and scores a takedown. Roberts manages to retain guard.
Peltier connects with a couple of short punches.
Peltier trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts pulls Peltier in to control the position.
Zane Peltier has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peltier won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
Peltier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peltier misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Peltier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roberts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peltier creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Roberts sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
Peltier throws a strike aimed at the side of Roberts's head but Roberts avoids it well.
Roberts wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Peltier scores with punches from side control.
Roberts is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Peltier tries to advance to mount but Roberts denies him.

Peltier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Roberts dodges the ground and pound from Peltier.

Peltier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peltier working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts regains half guard, as Peltier was trying to land strikes.

Peltier looking for a submission but Roberts manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Peltier trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peltier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts wants to stand up but Peltier is controlling him.
Peltier wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Peltier throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier pushing down on Roberts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Peltier is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Peltier working the head and body with strikes.
Roberts is trying to stand up here but Peltier is controlling him well.
Peltier drops an elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Peltier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Peltier is pressing down on Roberts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roberts is holding on for now.

Peltier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roberts is just riding it out for now. Peltier eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Peltier dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Peltier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Peltier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts avoiding damage as Peltier throws knees to the body.
Peltier is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Peltier jumps into guard, dragging Roberts to the mat.
Roberts won't allow Peltier to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Roberts stands up from Peltier's guard - Roberts perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck for Peltier with that takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Peltier - just one landing.
Nice sprawl there from Roberts as Peltier shoots in.
Jim Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jim Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
Peltier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peltier blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Roberts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peltier.
Roberts throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peltier on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peltier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltier thows a body shot but no joy.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peltier.
Peltier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peltier takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
Peltier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Peltier misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peltier has Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peltier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peltier has Roberts pressed against the cage.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Peltier.
Peltier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zane Peltier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Peltier manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Peltier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roberts passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peltier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Peltier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peltier 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Peltier!
Zane Peltier is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Zane Peltier was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.