PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Lincoln (ranked 4486 p4p, 4782 weight class) and Tony Peterson (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.

Lincoln
vs
Peterson

198 cm
23
266
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
272
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chad Lincoln !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Crunch! Peterson slams his shin into Lincoln 's torso.
Peterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterson throws a head kick that half lands.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Peterson has eaten all the pies!
Lincoln steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Lincoln dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Lincoln 's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Peterson.
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lincoln counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson misses with a double jab

and Lincoln moves into the clinch.
Lincoln tries to pull guard but Peterson holds him up against the cage and eventually Lincoln drops back down to his feet.
Peterson controlling the action here for a moment.
Lincoln is trying to drag Peterson to the mat but Peterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Lincoln . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peterson after a bit of a struggle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Peterson slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Peterson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lincoln is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lincoln is looking for a takedown.
Peterson effectively controlling the action here.
Peterson avoiding damage as Lincoln throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lincoln is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lincoln is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Peterson to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is looking for a takedown.
Peterson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Peterson.
Lincoln scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lincoln moves out of range as Peterson throws a body kick.
Lincoln tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Peterson manages to circle out of the way.
Lincoln looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Lincoln clinches up against the cage.
Lincoln is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peterson slows down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Peterson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson looking to slow down the pace here.
Lincoln trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Peterson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Peterson tries to keep at a distance but Lincoln has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lincoln stalling against the cage.
Peterson just leaning against Lincoln , taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Peterson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lincoln .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Peterson.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Peterson throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a hook to the body
and Lincoln counters with a one-two to the body.
Peterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Peterson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lincoln will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson tries to land a front kick but Lincoln steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lincoln or perhaps it was just good defense by Peterson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Lincoln . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Peterson.
Peterson thuds his shin into the meat of Lincoln 's side.
Peterson throws a head kick but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tony Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lincoln takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincoln blocks the body kick.

Lincoln has Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson has Lincoln pushed against the cage.
Lincoln working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Lincoln jumps into guard, dragging Peterson to the mat.
Peterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson postures up in Lincoln 's guard and throws a big left but Lincoln blocks it.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Lincoln looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Lincoln looking for a guillotine here but Peterson defends easily.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lincoln . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Lincoln keeps moving.
Lincoln manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peterson manages to get himself to full guard.

Lincoln lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lincoln pushes down on Peterson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lincoln thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peterson's head.

Lincoln stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Peterson to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tony Peterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Peterson scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peterson.
Peterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as Peterson blocks the leg kick.
Lincoln shoots in but Peterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lincoln slips under a jab.
Lincoln blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peterson thinks about the counter body kick.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Lincoln moves away and avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lincoln .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lincoln .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Lincoln . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Peterson.

Lincoln moves into range and clinches up with Peterson.
Lincoln is trying to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling him.
Come on Peterson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson stalling.
Peterson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lincoln tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peterson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lincoln will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lincoln tries to pull guard but Peterson holds him up against the cage and eventually Lincoln drops back down to his feet.
Tony Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is struggling to control the position.
Lincoln tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Lincoln back against the cage.
Lincoln can't break the clinch.
Lincoln has had enough of the clinch but Peterson keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lincoln has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peterson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lincoln tries to score a body lock takedown but Peterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lincoln stalling in the clinch but Peterson improves position.
Peterson effectively controlling the action here.
Lincoln is looking to take this one to the mat.
Peterson stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lincoln is trying to force a seperation but Peterson has the dominant position.
Lincoln using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peterson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peterson stalls.
Peterson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peterson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lincoln drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lincoln fails to pull the fight into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Peterson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Peterson!