PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjaadi Peebles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack the Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peebles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Apocalyptica & Sandra Nasic - Path. Jack the Ripper struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Peebles
vs
the Ripper

178 cm
20
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjaadi Peebles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack the Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Ripper fails with a takedown attempt.
the Ripper swings away with a leg kick that misses.
the Ripper drops Peebles with a left and a right! Oh, Peebles is hurt - the Ripper dives into side control looking to finish!

Peebles is rocked!
Peebles manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Peebles trying to control from the bottom.
the Ripper prevents Peebles from improving his position.
Peebles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
the Ripper trying to control the action but Peebles is working from the bottom.
the Ripper is thwarting Peebles's attempts to control the position.
Peebles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of the Ripper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take the Ripper's back!
Peebles is looking to control the Ripper but the Ripper is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Peebles is looking for the choke from the back position but the Ripper is controlling his hands well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peebles trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
the Ripper has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the Ripper rolls, trying to escape but Peebles keeps control of the position.
the Ripper is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Peebles.

Peebles working for a choke but the Ripper is defending well.
the Ripper looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
the Ripper looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Peebles working for a choke but the Ripper is defending well.
Peebles is breathing heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Peebles's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
the Ripper trying to control the hands but Peebles breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peebles trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
the Ripper trying to control the position but Peebles manages to sink in the hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peebles working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
the Ripper breaks Peebles's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
the Ripper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
the Ripper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
the Ripper wants to control from the top but Peebles keeps moving.

Peebles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. the Ripper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. the Ripper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peebles trying to keep a closed guard but the Ripper is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
the Ripper trying to control but Peebles is working from the bottom.
the Ripper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
the Ripper connects with a solid leg kick.
the Ripper looks for a takedown but Peebles sprawls well.
Peebles stuffs the takedown attempt from the Ripper. the Ripper gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack the Ripper will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Peebles keeps the fight on the outside.
the Ripper misses with a head kick.
Peebles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and the Ripper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
the Ripper misses with a takedown

and Peebles counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in the Ripper's guard now.
Peebles wants to control from the top but the Ripper keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the Ripper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Peebles is pushing down on the Ripper's leg trying to pass to half guard. the Ripper is fighting to maintain full guard but Peebles has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Ripper trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Peebles controlling the position easily from mount.
the Ripper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peebles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as the Ripper is looking to escape.

Peebles working for a guillotine from mount but the Ripper is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Peebles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as the Ripper is looking to escape.
the Ripper is looking to get to half guard.
the Ripper bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Peebles controls the Ripper momentarily but the Ripper frees himself.

Peebles looking for submissions from the bottom but instead the Ripper passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Ripper misses with a head shot. Peebles uses the momentum to regain guard.
the Ripper sitting in guard here, content to control.
the Ripper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peebles is proving hard to escape from.
the Ripper wants to pass the guard but Peebles is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peebles is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peebles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

the Ripper throws his legs up looking for a submission but Peebles uses it to pass to side control.
Peebles is looking to take a break and control but the Ripper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjaadi Peebles dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

the Ripper fails with the takedown

and Peebles counters with a nice double leg into side control. the Ripper won't be happy with that.
Peebles trying to control the position but the Ripper is working away.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bjaadi Peebles just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
the Ripper shoots and misses

and Peebles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Peebles.

Peebles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Peebles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

the Ripper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Ripper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Peebles looking to pass the guard.
Bjaadi Peebles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peebles wants to control from the top but the Ripper keeps moving.

the Ripper had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Peebles is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. the Ripper Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Peebles's back instead.
Will the Ripper go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's two 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.
Peebles tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Peebles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
the Ripper avoids the attempt from Peebles to control.
Peebles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peebles holds on to the Ripper around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Peebles tries to lock up and control but the Ripper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Ripper has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Peebles's face.
the Ripper in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
the Ripper trying to control but Peebles is having none of it.
Peebles bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
the Ripper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peebles is controlling him.

the Ripper has his foot on Peebles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peebles works his way back into a safe position though.
Peebles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Peebles wants to control from the top but the Ripper keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
the Ripper controls Peebles momentarily but Peebles frees himself.

the Ripper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
the Ripper is trying to keep Peebles in close.
Peebles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
the Ripper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
the Ripper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjaadi Peebles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peebles 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjaadi Peebles!