PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 317 p4p, 850 weight class) and Dylan Peterson (ranked 43 p4p, 120 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lacplesis
vs
Peterson

180 cm
30
171
28 - 7 - 1

180 cm
29
180
14 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 28 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Peterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

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

Peterson breaks the clinch.

Lacplesis has managed to clinch.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.

Peterson breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson looks for a takedown but Lacplesis sprawls well.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Peterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Peterson with that takedown attempt.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Lacplesis moved out of range.
Peterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lacplesis throws out a leg kick but Peterson moves out of range and Lacplesis only half commits.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peterson.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Peterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Peterson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Peterson.
Peterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Lacplesis does it's job there.

Peterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lacplesis to the mat! Lacplesis manages to get full guard.
Lacplesis keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Lacplesis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peterson postures up in Lacplesis's guard and throws a big left but Lacplesis blocks it.
Lacplesis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lacplesis controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself.
Lacplesis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peterson postures up in Lacplesis's guard and throws a big left but Lacplesis blocks it.
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lacplesis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peterson throws a strike but Lacplesis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis preventing the sweep.
Peterson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lacplesis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lacplesis preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lacplesis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Peterson looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacplesis 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.
Peterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lacplesis is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterson connects with a right hand. Lacplesis shakes it off.
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lacplesis slaps away a takedown attempt from Peterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lacplesis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lacplesis wants it to stay on the feet.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lacplesis is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, Lacplesis circles away and we're back to standing.
Peterson throws a head kick but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick that knocks Peterson off balance momentarily.
Peterson moves out of range of the leg kick from Lacplesis.
Peterson works Lacplesis's body with a nice hook.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Lacplesis. That snapped Peterson's head back.
Lacplesis lands with an uppercut that bounces Peterson off the cage and back into range.
Peterson lands with an overhand left.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Humors Lacplesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Lacplesis.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head but Lacplesis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacplesis connects with a body shot.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peterson.
The fighters circling - Lacplesis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Lacplesis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacplesis.
Nice sprawl there from Lacplesis as Peterson shoots in.
Lacplesis is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target.
Peterson lands an overhand right.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Humors Lacplesis is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Peterson connects with a jab.
Lacplesis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Peterson lands a lovely overhand right.
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Lacplesis counters by moving into the clinch.
Peterson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peterson looking for a takedown.
Peterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peterson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Peterson jumps guard.
Lacplesis won't allow Peterson to get back to his feet.
Peterson is looking to sweep but instead, Lacplesis has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson punching from the bottom.
Lacplesis controlling the action here.
Peterson trying to control here.
Lacplesis is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis preventing the sweep.
Lacplesis tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Peterson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lacplesis's guard.

Lacplesis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Peterson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Our sources have told us that Lacplesis has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis prevents Peterson from breaking the clinch.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lacplesis prevents it.
Peterson looking for a takedown.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lacplesis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lacplesis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lacplesis digs a right hand underneath Peterson's ribcage. Peterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis lands a damaging elbow.
Lacplesis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lacplesis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
Lacplesis lands an elbow just above Peterson 's eye.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lacplesis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peterson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lacplesis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Peterson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lacplesis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Peterson can turn it around.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Lacplesis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Peterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lacplesis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peterson wants a takedown.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Lacplesis manages to get underhooks.
Peterson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lacplesis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Lacplesis gets underhooks to prevent Peterson's takedown attempt.
Peterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson has had enough of the clinch but Lacplesis keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lacplesis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peterson is trying to break free.
Peterson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson is looking to control Lacplesis's arms but Lacplesis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peterson has his back to the cage.
Peterson is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Peterson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lacplesis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lacplesis connects with an inside leg kick.
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacplesis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Peterson's head backwards.
Lacplesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Lacplesis blocks a jab.
Lacplesis with a nice cross.
Peterson tries to bum rush Lacplesis with a series of wild strikes but Lacplesis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lacplesis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lacplesis cracks Peterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lacplesis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lacplesis, as that shot connected.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a nice hook to Peterson's body. Peterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lacplesis avoids it really well and circles away.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacplesis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lacplesis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacplesis connects with a leg kick.
Peterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lacplesis sprawls well. He's pushed Peterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lacplesis is looking to counter the offense by Peterson and move into the clinch.
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacplesis throws a nice outside leg kick.

Lacplesis has taken the fight to the clinch.

Peterson has hold of one of Lacplesis's legs. Lacplesis is fighting the takedown attempt but Peterson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dylan Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lacplesis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Lacplesis blocks nicely.
Lacplesis pulls Peterson in close to prevent any damage.
Dylan Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lacplesis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
During a confident post fight interview, Humors Lacplesis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.