PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Behnder Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pettis
vs
Behnder Jr

168 cm
23
170 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

179 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conquer
Walhalla Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergio Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Behnder Jr!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Behnder Jr.
Despite the aggression on Behnder Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab from Behnder Jr.

It looks like Sergio Pettis has been cut.
Pettis checks a low kick from Behnder Jr.
Pettis looks for a takedown but Behnder Jr sprawls well.
Behnder Jr throws out a counter right but Pettis avoids it with no problem.
Behnder Jr throws the kick towards the body but Pettis avoids it.
A jab from Behnder Jr misses.
Pettis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Behnder Jr cracks Pettis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Behnder Jr at a distance.
Behnder Jr throws a leg kick but Pettis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Behnder Jr misses with a looping left.
Pettis attempts a counter takedown but Behnder Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Behnder Jr with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Behnder Jr.
Marcus Behnder Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Pettis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pettis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Behnder Jr sprawls and moves away.
Behnder Jr throws a wild body kick that Pettis sees coming a mile off.
Pettis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pettis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Behnder Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pettis feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Behnder Jr.
Pettis is looking to counter punch.
A head kick by Behnder Jr misses

and Pettis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Behnder Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pettis thows a huge punch but Behnder Jr dodges it nicely.
Behnder Jr is pressing down on Pettis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Behnder Jr keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Behnder Jr is not content to let Pettis control the position.
Pettis lands a nice forearm strike.
Pettis working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis cracks Behnder Jr with a big elbow.
Behnder Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Behnder Jr wants to control but Pettis is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Pettis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnder Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Behnder Jr.

Pettis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pettis 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.
Behnder Jr pulls Pettis in to control the position.
Pettis tries to free his leg and advance position but Behnder Jr is retaining full guard.
Pettis preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis trying to control but Behnder Jr is working from the bottom.
Pettis stays in close to Behnder Jr's body and controls the position.
Behnder Jr pulls Pettis in close to his closed guard and prevents Pettis from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Behnder Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Pettis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pettis is fighting to break Behnder Jr's control of his arms but Behnder Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pettis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pettis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Behnder Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Behnder Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pettis is one step ahead there.
Pettis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pettis advances to half guard.

Pettis is trying to work for a kimura but Behnder Jr is defending well.
Behnder Jr is looking to control Pettis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Behnder Jr avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergio Pettis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergio Pettis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Behnder Jr connects with the punch.
A good leg kick by Behnder Jr.
Behnder Jr tries to bum rush Pettis with a series of wild strikes but Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Behnder Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Behnder Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettis was well out of range. Poor timing from Behnder Jr.
Pettis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Behnder Jr.
Pettis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pettis throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Behnder Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Pettis moves out of range as Behnder Jr throws a body kick.
Behnder Jr misses the jab.
Behnder Jr misses with a body kick.
Pettis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Behnder Jr tries to score with a low kick but Pettis moves his leg out of the way.
Pettis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Behnder Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Behnder Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Behnder Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pettis blocks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Behnder Jr, as that shot connected.
Behnder Jr throws a right hand that misses

and Pettis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Behnder Jr!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Behnder Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pettis connects with a decent elbow.

Pettis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Behnder Jr, who protects the arm well.

Pettis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Behnder Jr, who protects the arm well.
Pettis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Behnder Jr to see if he's OK.

Pettis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Behnder Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Behnder Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Behnder Jr in particular looking to stall.
Pettis tries to get to full guard but Behnder Jr has control of the leg.
Pettis trying to control from the bottom.
Behnder Jr wants to control but Pettis is keeping him busy.

Pettis looking for submissions off his back.
Pettis has a hand on Behnder Jr's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Behnder Jr takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Behnder Jr controlling from the full mount.
Pettis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behnder Jr prevents Pettis from improving his position.
Sergio Pettis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Behnder Jr controlling the action here.

Pettis looking for submissions off his back.
Pettis wants to control the action here but instead Behnder Jr manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Behnder Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergio Pettis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Pettis blocks the body kick.
Pettis tries to counter with a takedown but Behnder Jr is quick to defend against it.
Behnder Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Behnder Jr takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
Behnder Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Behnder Jr scores with a leg kick.
Pettis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Behnder Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Behnder Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pettis.
Behnder Jr throws a push kick but Pettis slaps the foot to one side.
Pettis attempts a counter takedown but Behnder Jr avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder Jr misses with a leg kick

and Pettis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Behnder Jr's guard.
Pettis working some strikes from top position.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Behnder Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pettis forces his way into half guard.
Behnder Jr trying to control but Pettis postures up.
Behnder Jr controlling the position well.
Pettis is nestled in close to Behnder Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pettis prevents Behnder Jr from improving his position.
Pettis tries to pass to full mount but Behnder Jr defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pettis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Behnder Jr!
Poor strikes thrown by Pettis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pettis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Behnder Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Pettis working the ground and pound effectively.
Pettis tries to control but Behnder Jr wriggling away.
Pettis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnder Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Behnder Jr is not content to let Pettis control the position.

Pettis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Behnder Jr is just riding it out for now. Pettis eventually gives up the hold.

Pettis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Behnder Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pettis.
Behnder Jr gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Behnder Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Behnder Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Pettis has passed into half guard.

Behnder Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Behnder Jr wants to control but Pettis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behnder Jr is not content to let Pettis control the position.
Behnder Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Pettis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pettis 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Pettis!
Sergio Pettis got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'