PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Peters Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Peters Jr
vs
Johnson

190 cm
26
266 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

196 cm
26
260 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 2 - 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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peters Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.

Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Peters Jr is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Peters Jr's guard.
Johnson tries to stand but Peters Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Peters Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Peters Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Peters Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Peters Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Peters Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Peters Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Peters Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peters Jr is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters Jr wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Peters Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peters Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peters Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Peters Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Peters Jr any problems.
Peters Jr landing some decent shots from guard.

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.
Peters Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peters Jr preventing the sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Peters Jr is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Peters Jr stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peters Jr trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Peters Jr postures up.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peters Jr's guard.

Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Johnson won't allow Peters Jr to sweep him here.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Peters Jr is retaining full guard.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peters Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Peters Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Peters Jr manages to pass to side control.
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 lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Peters Jr throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Peters Jr throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peters Jr's guard. Nice move by Johnson!

Peters Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Johnson is trying to keep Peters Jr in close.
Peters Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Peters Jr is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peters Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Peters Jr controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Peters Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Peters Jr regains guard immediately.
Peters Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Johnson landing a few short strikes.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Peters Jr is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Peters Jr there.
Peters Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Peters Jr lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters Jr working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Peters Jr is controlling him
Peters Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peters Jr working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson gets full guard.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Peters Jr throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peters Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peters Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peters Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peters Jr is one step ahead there.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Peters Jr postures up.
Peters Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Peters Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Peters Jr with a nice head shot there.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Peters Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Peters Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peters Jr won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Peters Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Peters Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Peters Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peters Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peters Jr won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Peters Jr is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Peters Jr postures up.
Peters Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peters Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peters Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peters Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peters Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Peters Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Peters Jr stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson looks to move to half guard but instead Peters Jr has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Peters Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peters Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
Peters Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Peters Jr.
Peters Jr lands with a heel strike from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Peters Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Peters Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Peters Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peters Jr advances to half guard.
Peters Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Peters Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Peters Jr is controlling well.
Peters Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Peters Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vinny Peters Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Peters Jr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Peters Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johnson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Peters Jr to the mat. Peters Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Peters Jr wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peters Jr is keeping the position for now.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Peters Jr.
Peters Jr keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Peters Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peters Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Peters Jr, not yet.
Peters Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson stands and throws Peters Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peters Jr tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Peters Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Peters Jr tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peters Jr keeps working.
Peters Jr is trying to improve his position.

Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peters Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peters Jr misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Peters Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Peters Jr is keeping him busy.
Peters Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson is working Peters Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Peters Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Dwayne Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peters Jr keeps working.
Peters Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peters Jr.
Peters Jr is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peters Jr 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Peters Jr!