PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Peters Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Fairweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Fairweather has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Peters Jr
vs
Fairweather

190 cm
25
266 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinny Peters Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Fairweather!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Fairweather counters with a one-two to the body.
Peters Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Bruce Fairweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairweather fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Vinny Peters Jr has been cut.
Fairweather connects with a body shot.
Peters Jr shoots in and drives through. Fairweather sprawls well.
Fairweather is looking to clinch.
Fairweather shoots and misses

and Peters Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
You can see the frustration on Fairweather's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fairweather defending against the ground and pound.
Peters Jr 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.
Peters Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairweather is trying to get back to his feet.
Peters Jr working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters Jr looks up at the clock and then as Fairweather takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Peters Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fairweather takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Peters Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Peters Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Fairweather avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Peters Jr.
Fairweather takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Peters Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sloppy strikes there by Peters Jr.
Fairweather is working to avoid the ground and pound but Peters Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Peters Jr working the ground and pound.
Peters Jr looks up at the clock and then as Fairweather takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Peters Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fairweather trying to remain calm as Peters Jr controls from the top position.
Peters Jr working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr landing strikes.
Peters Jr landing a few strikes.
Fairweather takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fairweather is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Peters Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Peters Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fairweather is working to avoid the ground and pound but Peters Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Fairweather on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairweather is not content to let Peters Jr control the position.
Peters Jr working away.
Peters Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fairweather is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairweather tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peters Jr cracks Fairweather with a big elbow.
Peters Jr is putting a hurting on Fairweather here, landing some big shots from side control.
Peters Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Peters Jr cracks Fairweather with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fairweather parries the strikes from Peters Jr easily there. Peters Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fairweather to escape.
Peters Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fairweather is avoiding damage well.
Peters Jr is breathing heavily.
Peters Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fairweather some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Peters Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fairweather takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fairweather is working to avoid the ground and pound but Peters Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Peters Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr is working Fairweather over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peters Jr scores with punches from side control.
Peters Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Peters Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Fairweather taking a bit of punishment here - Peters Jr scoring with strikes.
Peters Jr working the ground and pound.
Peters Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Peters Jr is looking to take a break and control but Fairweather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fairweather parries the strikes from Peters Jr easily there. Peters Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fairweather to escape.
You can see the frustration on Fairweather's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peters Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Peters Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Peters Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fairweather shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peters Jr as he jumps to the side.
Peters Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Fairweather is quick to defend against it.
Peters Jr with a poor takedown
and Fairweather counters with a nice uppercut.
Peters Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Fairweather fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peters Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Fairweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peters Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Fairweather utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairweather is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fairweather leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairweather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fairweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairweather throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Peters Jr keeps the fight on the outside.

Fairweather rushes Peters Jr and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fairweather takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fairweather lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fairweather is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Fairweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairweather lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fairweather tries to clinch up.
Peters Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairweather changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peters Jr tries to avoid it but Fairweather manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peters Jr to the ground. Peters Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Fairweather moves into the clinch.
Fairweather is working Peters Jr over against the cage.
Fairweather is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Peters Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fairweather has Peters Jr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fairweather pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Peters Jr tumbling to the mat - Fairweather dives into Peters Jr's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peters Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fairweather puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr is looking to improve his position.
Fairweather blocks the strikes from Peters Jr.
Peters Jr is looking for a sweep. Fairweather is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peters Jr missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peters Jr trying to hold on to Fairweather's head to control him but Fairweather postures up.
Fairweather seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peters Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Fairweather decides to stand and escape the position.
Fairweather fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peters Jr avoids it really well and circles away.

Fairweather closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Peters Jr's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Fairweather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinny Peters Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fairweather tries to clinch there but Peters Jr circles away.
Fairweather shoots in for a double leg but Peters Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peters Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fairweather sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fairweather fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peters Jr throws out a loose jab but Fairweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fairweather or perhaps it was just good defense by Peters Jr, which made it look bad.
Vinny Peters Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Fairweather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Peters Jr misses the target.
Fairweather wants to counter with a clinch but Peters Jr pushes him away.
Peters Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairweather is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peters Jr gets tackled into the cage by Fairweather. Fairweather maintains the clinch.
Fairweather wants to take the fight to the mat but Peters Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fairweather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peters Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fairweather gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fairweather will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peters Jr up against the cage.

Fairweather breaks the clinch.
Fairweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peters Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr throws out a loose jab but Fairweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peters Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Fairweather counter with a right hand.
Peters Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Fairweather counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Fairweather.
Fairweather fails to land the takedown.
Peters Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairweather misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peters Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peters Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fairweather shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Peters Jr eats them both and turns towards Fairweather to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fairweather throws a nice head kick!

Vinny Peters Jr's cut is getting worse.
Fairweather ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fairweather goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Fairweather darts in and clinches Peters Jr up against the cage.
Peters Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fairweather pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Fairweather to work.
Peters Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fairweather pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Fairweather breaks from the clinch.
Fairweather throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairweather is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peters Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fairweather shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peters Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairweather tries to close the distance and clinch but Peters Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peters Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Fairweather is quick to defend against it.
Fairweather tries to clinch up but Peters Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Peters Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Fairweather is quick to defend against it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Fairweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fairweather has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Fairweather!