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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hooji Banis (ranked 3831 p4p, 368 weight class) and Greg Peterson (ranked 3728 p4p, 363 weight class). Hooji Banis looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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178 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hooji Banis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banis misses with the combination.
Peterson throws a shot to the body.
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banis throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
Banis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greg Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banis was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Banis avoids them all with ease.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Banis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson looks winded!
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Banis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peterson defends it nicely.
Greg Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peterson avoids it really well and circles away.
Banis moves out of range of the body kick from Peterson.
Banis has his takedown stuffed
and Peterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hooji Banis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses.
Banis dives in for a single leg takedown but Peterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Banis shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson throws a sloppy head kick and Banis moves out of range easily.
Banis throws out a leg kick but Peterson moves out of range and Banis only half commits.
Peterson feints the counter takedown.
Peterson throws a series of strikes that have Banis backpedaling.
Peterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peterson.
Banis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Banis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banis shoots in looking for a takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl out of it but Banis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banis gets a takedown into half guard.
Peterson is looking to get back to is feet but Banis passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peterson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banis is looking for a kimura but Peterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banis to get the leverage.
Banis moves into full mount! Peterson won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Banis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Banis looking to control but Peterson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Peterson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard.
Banis trying to control from half guard but Peterson is working away.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banis.
Peterson is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Peterson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Banis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banis.
Banis shoots for a double leg takedown but Peterson sprawls well. He's pushed Banis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hooji Banis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banis shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peterson forces Banis back against the cage and clinches.
Banis managing to block the knees to the body from Peterson.
Peterson is pressed up against the cage. Banis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peterson down to the mat. Peterson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peterson swivels and escapes.
Banis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banis dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and Peterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Peterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Peterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Peterson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banis rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick from Peterson lands but Banis takes it in his stride.
Peterson lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson throws a right hand that Banis ducks under and follows up with a left that Banis also avoids with ease.
Banis shoots in but no luck this time.
Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Peterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Banis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Peterson to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
Peterson crunches a lovely knee into Banis's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
Peterson is working Banis over against the cage.
Peterson manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson lands with a good body shot.
Banis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peterson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No joy there for Banis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peterson throws a nice head kick!
Hooji Banis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peterson darts in and clinches Banis up against the cage.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short body shot lands from Peterson as the two fighters clinch.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Banis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peterson walks away with a smile on his face. Banis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banis dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Banis's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banis circles away quickly and effectively.
Peterson lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Banis. Banis gets slowly back to his feet.
Peterson darts in and clinches Banis up against the cage.
Banis jumps guard but Peterson stands there with Banis around his waist. Banis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greg Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banis is trying to pull guard but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson avoiding damage.
Banis takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peterson works on Banis's body with a couple of short punches.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banis or not.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banis or not.
Peterson scores with a hook to the body.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banis backwards.
Banis is rocked!
Peterson cracks Banis with a nice body shot.
Oh Banis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peterson pushes Banis against the cage. Peterson is working some dirty boxing. Peterson pushes off with a quick right hook! Banis goes down! Banis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Peterson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Peterson!
Greg Peterson gave a mention to Knockdown Clothes in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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