PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harley Peck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch McGoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harley Peck has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Peck
vs
McGoo

223 cm
19
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
188 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harley Peck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch McGoo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGoo tries to clinch up.
McGoo tries to clinch but Peck moves out of range.
McGoo tries to clinch but Peck is having none of it.
McGoo fails to land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGoo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Peck has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Peck and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGoo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peck tries to avoid it but McGoo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peck to the ground. Peck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from McGoo.
A head kick by McGoo misses

and Peck counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGoo!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Peck postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McGoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peck working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Peck working the ground and pound but McGoo is defending the strikes.
McGoo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Peck connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Peck.
Peck will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peck postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Peck working the head with strikes.
McGoo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Peck landing strikes.
McGoo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Peck landing strikes.
Peck cracks McGoo with a big right hand but McGoo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on McGoo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Peck are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McGoo manages to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGoo is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Peck there.
Peck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peck working the head and body with strikes.

McGoo kicks off Peck and gets to his feet.
McGoo shoots in and drives through. Peck sprawls well.
McGoo looks winded!
McGoo stuffs the takedown.
McGoo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGoo misses with a takedown attempt

and Peck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Harley Peck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch McGoo.
Peck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGoo defending well though.
Peck working McGoo over with strikes.
Peck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGoo taking some punishment here, with Peck in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGoo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peck.
Peck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Peck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Peck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peck lands a nice short elbow.
Peck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGoo's head.
McGoo wants to control but Peck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peck slips a nice elbow through McGoo's hands, connecting with McGoo's forehead.
Peck winds up and cracks McGoo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peck drops an elbow to the side of McGoo's head.
Peck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Peck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGoo has hold of Peck's hands but Peck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Peck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Peck in particular looking to stall.
Peck seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McGoo trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Peck.
Peck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peck lands strikes from half guard.
McGoo trying to control but Peck postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harley Peck dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Peck gets the takedown into side control.
Peck creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGoo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Peck scores with a couple of short elbows.
Peck working away.
Peck looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGoo is avoiding damage well.
McGoo is trying to control Peck's posture but Peck avoids it.
McGoo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Peck.
McGoo can't do much from the bottom here.
Peck is looking to take a break and control but McGoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peck in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGoo taking punishment in the form of punches.
McGoo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Peck scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McGoo to see if he's OK.
Peck scoring with punches from side control.
McGoo struggling a bit here.
Peck working the ground and pound.
Harley Peck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGoo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McGoo is trying to control Peck's posture but Peck avoids it.
Peck looks up at the clock and then as McGoo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Peck smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Peck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Peck cracks McGoo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McGoo dodges the ground and pound from Peck.
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!
McGoo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGoo tries to escape but Peck is in control.
McGoo is breathing heavily.
McGoo is looking for a sweep.
Peck working the ground and pound.
Peck working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McGoo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Peck lands an elbow.
Peck lands a nice forearm strike.
Peck lands an elbow.
Peck working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McGoo regains half guard, as Peck was trying to land strikes.
Peck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGoo can do to turn this around?
Peck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Peck lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGoo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGoo is not content to let Peck control the position.

Peck decides to stand and escape the position.
Peck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGoo.
McGoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Peck shoots in for a takedown but McGoo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Peck looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Peck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGoo is looking to improve his position.
Peck is nestled in close to McGoo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGoo taking some punishment here, with Peck in his half guard.
McGoo taking some punishment here, with Peck in his half guard.
McGoo is staying active underneath Peck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGoo is trying to get back to full guard.
McGoo has hold of Peck's hands but Peck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGoo is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harley Peck dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McGoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for McGoo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGoo throws a wild body kick that Peck sees coming a mile off.
McGoo misses the shot to the body.
McGoo is looking to clinch but Peck is avoiding it.
Peck takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGoo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGoo's waist but McGoo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peck off to one side.

McGoo has Peck up against the cage in a clinch.
McGoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Peck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peck manages to pull guard.
Peck is trying to control the position but McGoo postures up.
Peck wants to sweep here but McGoo controlling him for the moment.
Peck is working hard here to advance position.
McGoo with a flurry of punches that miss.

McGoo stands and steps away. Peck gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGoo misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGoo tries to bum rush Peck with a series of wild strikes but Peck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGoo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGoo somewhat.

Peck manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGoo on his heels. He'll look to pass McGoo's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peck postures up and lands a big shot to McGoo's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peck landing some decent shots from guard.
Peck lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGoo working a defensive guard here.
Peck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peck working some strikes from top position.
Peck throws a strike but McGoo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGoo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Peck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGoo manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peck wants to stand but McGoo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Peck lands a couple of digs.
Peck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McGoo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peck distracts McGoo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGoo keeping moving, preventing Peck from controlling successfully.
McGoo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harley Peck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peck, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harley Peck!