PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kekoie Uhimari (ranked 3663 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Peyton (ranked 4133 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Uhimari
vs
Peyton

185 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kekoie Uhimari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peyton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peyton wants it to stay on the feet.
Peyton stuffs the takedown attempt from Uhimari. Uhimari gets slowly back to his feet.
Peyton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uhimari swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uhimari is defended easily by Peyton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kekoie Uhimari. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Peyton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Uhimari's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton throws a big elbow that misses.
Uhimari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Uhimari keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
Peyton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Uhimari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uhimari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peyton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peyton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peyton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uhimari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uhimari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uhimari keeping full guard, as Peyton tries to pass.
Peyton postures up.
Peyton looking to pass the guard.
Uhimari is trying to keep Peyton in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peyton is looking to work some ground and pound but Uhimari has wrist control.
Peyton working some strikes from top position.
Peyton wants to control from the top but Uhimari keeps moving.
Peyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Uhimari is retaining full guard.
Uhimari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Peyton instigates a clinch.

Uhimari pulls guard successfully.
Uhimari looking for a sweep. Not yet Uhimari, not yet.
Uhimari working a defensive guard but Peyton passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uhimari is refusing to be controlled, as Peyton sits in half guard.

Peyton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uhimari is just riding it out for now. Peyton eventually gives up the hold.
Uhimari is trying to get back to full guard.
Uhimari trying to hold on to Peyton's head to control him but Peyton postures up.

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.
Uhimari regains full guard. Nicely done.

Peyton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Uhimari, up you get!
Peyton dives in and grabs Uhimari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Uhimari pushes down on Peyton's head and hops out.
Uhimari lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Uhimari with a poor takedown
and Peyton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uhimari darts in trying to clinch
and Peyton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uhimari is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uhimari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peyton closes the distance and clinches.
Uhimari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peyton.
Peyton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Peyton keeps control of Uhimari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Peyton manages to pull guard.
Peyton is looking to sweep but instead, Uhimari has passed into half guard.
Peyton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton is trying to stand back up but Uhimari is controlling him
Uhimari with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Peyton is not content to let Uhimari control the position.
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peyton trying to hold on to Uhimari's head to control him but Uhimari postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Uhimari thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peyton's head.
Peyton tries to get to full guard but Uhimari has control of the leg.
Peyton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Peyton looking to score a takedown here. Uhimari is defending well but Peyton drives through and ends up in Uhimari's guard.
Uhimari is looking to stand back up but Peyton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Uhimari.
Uhimari is holding on to half guard well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uhimari wants to control but Peyton is keeping busy.
Uhimari gets full guard.
Uhimari trying to control the position.
Peyton preventing the sweep.
Peyton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uhimari keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peyton looking to sit in guard and control but Uhimari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Peyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uhimari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uhimari sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Peyton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Peyton takes the fight into the clinch.
Uhimari tries to break the clinch but Peyton is controlling the position.
Uhimari prevents the takedown attempt.
Peyton fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Uhimari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Peyton uses from the top position.
Peyton looking to pass the guard.
Peyton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Uhimari is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uhimari wants to sweep but no luck.
Uhimari is trying to keep Peyton in close.
Peyton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Peyton postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Peyton rushes Uhimari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peyton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Uhimari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kekoie Uhimari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Peyton.
Uhimari shoots in looking for a takedown. Peyton tries to sprawl out of it but Uhimari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peyton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peyton throws a combination. Uhimari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Uhimari shoots and misses
and Peyton counters with a stiff right hand.

Peyton moves into range and clinches up with Uhimari.

Peyton lands a takedown into guard.

Peyton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uhimari misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Peyton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Uhimari quickly recovers to half guard.
Uhimari tries to kick Peyton off in order to stand up. Peyton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Peyton.
Uhimari holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Peyton slows the pace down.
Uhimari is not content to let Peyton control the position.
You can see the frustration on Uhimari's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peyton trying to control the action but Uhimari is working from the bottom.
Uhimari regains half guard.

Peyton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Uhimari to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Uhimari drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Peyton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peyton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Peyton!