PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Poppenstuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mason peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Poppenstuff
vs
peters

177 cm
22
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Jamie Poppenstuff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, mason peters!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poppenstuff lands a jab-cross combination.
Poppenstuff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Poppenstuff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Poppenstuff instigates a clinch.
Poppenstuff stops a takedown attempt from peters.
Poppenstuff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
peters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poppenstuff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jamie Poppenstuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mason peters.
Poppenstuff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but peters has him pressed against the cage.

Poppenstuff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
peters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poppenstuff tries to bum rush peters with a series of wild strikes but peters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
peters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Poppenstuff doesn't manage to clinch there - peters circles away.
A combination from Poppenstuff does no damage.
Poppenstuff is looking to clinch but peters is avoiding it.
peters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poppenstuff lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as peters backs up against the cage.
Poppenstuff swinging wilding here.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab.
Poppenstuff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
peters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
peters keeps the fight on the outside.
Poppenstuff misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Poppenstuff misses.
peters looks for a takedown but Poppenstuff sprawls well.
peters misses with a takedown attempt - Poppenstuff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Poppenstuff stuffs the takedown attempt from peters. peters gets slowly back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from peters.
Poppenstuff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poppenstuff swinging wilding here.
mason peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poppenstuff is breathing heavily.
Poppenstuff fails to land with a series of punches.
peters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
peters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poppenstuff is fending him off so far but peters persists. Nope, Poppenstuff circles away and we're back to standing.
peters tries to clinch but Poppenstuff moves out of range.
Poppenstuff throws a right and a left that both miss.
peters shoots in for a takedown but Poppenstuff shows good takedown defense.
Poppenstuff throws a nice looking combination but peters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poppenstuff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poppenstuff throws a nice looking combination but peters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
peters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poppenstuff as he avoids it easily.
Poppenstuff thows a body shot but no joy.
Poppenstuff tries to clinch but peters is having none of it.
peters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Poppenstuff. No joy for peters on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Poppenstuff.
peters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Poppenstuff circles away.
peters shoots in for a takedown but Poppenstuff shows good takedown defense.

Poppenstuff forces peters back against the cage and clinches.
Poppenstuff prevents a takedown attempt there.
peters tries for a takedown. No joy.
peters tries to score a body lock takedown but Poppenstuff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poppenstuff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
peters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poppenstuff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poppenstuff wants to get back to striking at distance but peters won't allow it.
peters tries for a takedown but Poppenstuff manages to get underhooks.

Poppenstuff breaks the clinch.
Poppenstuff scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
peters wants to clinch up but Poppenstuff keeps it at a distance.
Poppenstuff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
peters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff misses with a wild combination.
Poppenstuff lands the left hand.
peters shoots in for a takedown but Poppenstuff shows good takedown defense.
Poppenstuff lands with a shot to the body.

peters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
peters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poppenstuff wants to stand but peters is controlling the position.
Poppenstuff trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
peters trying to control but Poppenstuff is working from the bottom.
Poppenstuff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
peters trying to control but Poppenstuff is working from the bottom.
peters looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by peters or perhaps it was just good defense by Poppenstuff which made him look bad.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
peters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poppenstuff throws a right hand that peters ducks under and follows up with a left that peters also avoids with ease.
Poppenstuff tries to clinch but peters moves out of range.

peters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

peters stands up.

peters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Poppenstuff dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from peters.
peters is looking to clinch but Poppenstuff is avoiding it.
Poppenstuff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff moves in looking to clinch but peters pushes him off.
Poppenstuff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but peters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
peters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
peters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
peters closes the distance but Poppenstuff moves to the side
and Poppenstuff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
peters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jamie Poppenstuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mason peters.
Poppenstuff doesn't manage to clinch there - peters circles away.
peters tries for a takedown but Poppenstuff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
peters fails with a takedown attempt.
peters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poppenstuff swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
peters shoots in but no luck this time.
Poppenstuff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Poppenstuff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
peters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poppenstuff swivels and escapes.

Poppenstuff has managed to clinch.
peters goes for a takedown attempt but Poppenstuff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Poppenstuff fails in his attempt to clinch.
peters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poppenstuff is fending him off so far but peters persists. Nope, Poppenstuff circles away and we're back to standing.

Poppenstuff moves into the clinch successfully.

peters breaks the clinch.

Poppenstuff closes the distance and clinches.
peters prevents Poppenstuff from breaking the clinch.
peters tries to score a body lock takedown but Poppenstuff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
peters goes for a takedown attempt but Poppenstuff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

peters drives through with a takedown into guard.

peters decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss
letting peters counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Poppenstuff. No joy for peters on that attempt.
A combination from Poppenstuff does no damage.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss

and peters counters by clinching up.
peters prevents Poppenstuff from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
peters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
peters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poppenstuff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff prevents the takedown attempt.
peters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poppenstuff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
peters shoots in but Poppenstuff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
peters throws a series of punches but Poppenstuff avoids them all with ease.
peters shoots in for a takedown but Poppenstuff shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

peters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

peters stands and steps away. Poppenstuff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Poppenstuff wants to clinch.
peters looks for a takedown but Poppenstuff sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
peters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Poppenstuff darts in and clinches peters up against the cage.
peters tries to pull guard but Poppenstuff won't allow it.

peters has picked Poppenstuff up - he's going for a ride! peters dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
peters thows a huge punch but Poppenstuff dodges it nicely.
peters thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
peters tries to stand and escape but Poppenstuff is controlling the position.

peters decides to return to a standing position.
peters keeps the fight on the outside.
Poppenstuff is looking to clinch.

peters closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - peters lands in his opponent's guard.
peters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poppenstuff swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
peters wants to stand but Poppenstuff has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
peters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poppenstuff is keeping the position for now.
Poppenstuff is looking to stand up but peters isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but mason peters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Poppenstuff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poppenstuff connects with the punch.
peters tries to clinch but Poppenstuff is having none of it.
peters has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Poppenstuff.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poppenstuff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poppenstuff throws a nice looking combination but peters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Poppenstuff has managed to clinch.
Poppenstuff prevents the takedown attempt.
Poppenstuff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from peters.
Jamie Poppenstuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mason peters.
Poppenstuff tries to break the clinch but peters is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

peters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
peters avoids a punch combination nicely.
peters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
peters shoots in but Poppenstuff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
peters tries for a takedown but Poppenstuff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jamie Poppenstuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
peters lands with a thumping leg kick.
peters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
peters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to de liver by Poppenstuff. Beautiful body shot.
Poppenstuff doesn't manage to clinch there - peters circles away.
Poppenstuff throws a right and a left that both miss.
peters looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Poppenstuff closes the distance and clinches.
Poppenstuff lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poppenstuff works on peters's body with a couple of short punches.
Poppenstuff lands a body shot in the clinch.
peters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poppenstuff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Poppenstuff fails to land with a series of punches.
Poppenstuff lands with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Poppenstuff as peters shoots in.
peters fails with a takedown attempt.
Poppenstuff is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

peters has Poppenstuff up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
peters looking for a takedown.
Poppenstuff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from peters.
A right hand to the body from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff wants to get back to striking at distance but peters won't allow it.
peters tries to score a body lock takedown but Poppenstuff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poppenstuff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning peters up against the cage.
peters looking for a takedown.
A short right from Poppenstuff on the inside.
peters drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Poppenstuff gets the underhooks and prevents it.
peters is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poppenstuff pulls him back up using the underhooks.
peters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Poppenstuff pulls his leg out and moves away.
Poppenstuff is looking to wear down peters with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
peters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Poppenstuff circles away.
Poppenstuff misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Poppenstuff.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
peters shoots in but no luck this time.
Poppenstuff misses with a wild combination.

Poppenstuff takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
peters prevents Poppenstuff from breaking the clinch.
Poppenstuff wants to get back to striking at distance but peters won't allow it.
peters fails to pull guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poppenstuff takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
peters tries to pull guard but Poppenstuff holds him up against the cage and eventually peters drops back down to his feet.
Poppenstuff wants to break free but peters has control.
peters tries to stall but Poppenstuff uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Poppenstuff wants to break free but peters has control.
peters can't get the takedown.

Poppenstuff breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

peters manages to break the clinch.
peters misses with a jab, cross combination.
peters fails with a takedown attempt.
peters shoots in but Poppenstuff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
peters fails with a takedown attempt.
Poppenstuff swinging wilding here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Poppenstuff as peters shoots in.
Poppenstuff circles away from the clinch attempt
and Poppenstuff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
peters looks for a takedown but Poppenstuff sprawls well.
Jamie Poppenstuff is winning the standup battle so far.
peters ducks right into an uppercut from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Poppenstuff takes the fight into the clinch.
Poppenstuff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Poppenstuff scores with a nice short uppercut.
peters wants a takedown but no success here.
Poppenstuff can't break the clinch.
Poppenstuff is pressed up against the cage. peters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poppenstuff down to the mat. Poppenstuff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Poppenstuff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jamie Poppenstuff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Poppenstuff breaks from the clinch.
peters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

peters tries to keep at a distance but Poppenstuff has taken the fight into the clinch.
peters is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poppenstuff pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Poppenstuff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poppenstuff 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Poppenstuff!