PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson II (ranked 4625 p4p, 4860 weight class) and Sol 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.

II
vs
Peters

193 cm
25
272
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
270
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Bondi MMA

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 Las Vegas, Tyson II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sol Peters!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for II with that takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peters.
II ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peters moves away.
Peters cracks a nice hook into II's ribs.
Tyson II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
II throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Peters counters with a body kick that stops II in his tracks momentarily.
II throws a nice looking combination but Peters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - II looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
II tries to clinch but Peters moves out of range.
II misses with a looping left.
II shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peters connects with a solid leg kick.
Peters lands a right hook to the body.
Peters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peters 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.
A left and a right from Peters both land. Nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peters throws a one two combo.
II is breathing heavily.
II drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
II tries to close the distance and clinch but Peters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peters scores with a head kick.
II shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peters pinned against the cage. Peters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson II. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Peters finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peters.

Peters has managed to clinch.
Peters lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Peters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
II takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Peters cracks II with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Peters rushes II and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Peters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters lands with a short shot to the head.
Peters will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning II up against the cage.
II has a couple of punches blocked by Peters.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peters working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Peters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peters scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peters scores with a leg kick.
II on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peters moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Peters clinches up against the cage.

Peters manages to break the clinch.
Peters explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
II takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Peters lands a head kick!
A head kick from Peters lands but II takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Peters. II shrugs it off though.
Peters looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peters scores with a head kick. II tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Peters moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peters lands with a hook. II tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but II moves away.
Peters misses with a double jab.
II drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peters cracks II with a right hand to the side of the head.
II takes a head kick and keeps coming.
II sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

II tries to keep at a distance but Peters has taken the fight into the clinch.

II manages to pull guard.

Peters gets to his feet - II follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
II takes a kick to the side of the head.
Peters lands a nice looking kick to the body. II takes a step back to recover.
Peters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Peters lands with a slapping head kick.
Sol Peters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peters lands a nice shot that snaps II's head back.
Peters scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Peters.
Peters is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! II had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Peters throws a quick head kick that skims the top of II's head.
II stuffs the takedown.
Peters throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by II.
Peters scores with a kick to the midsection.
II moves forwards but Peters connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peters lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
II on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Peters scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Peters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Peters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice body kick from Peters.
Peters leaves II with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peters connects with a right hand. II shakes it off.
II has his takedown stuffed
and Peters counters with a head kick.
II misses with a head kick.
II takes a kick to the side of the head.
Peters throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Peters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peters scores with a jab. II acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but II shows good takedown defense.
Peters catches II with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
II on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Peters chopping away at his opponent's legs.
II slips a jab and a cross from Peters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
II takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
II is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Peters throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but II moves away.
II takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Peters scores with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Peters slams his shin into II's torso.
A head kick from Peters lands but II takes it in his stride.
Peters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
II takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peters lands with a slapping head kick.
Peters connects with a high kick.
II walks into a stiff left hand from Peters.
Peters throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
II takes a kick to the side of the head.
II takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Peters - that will leave a mark!
II takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Peters goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from II.
Peters scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Peters.
Peters connects with a right hand. II shakes it off.
II tries to move into range but Peters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peters scoring well with a low kick there.
II looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
II on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peters lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peters.
Nice body kick there by Peters.
Peters works the jab nicely.
A head kick from Peters lands but II takes it in his stride.
Peters throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
II takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Peters lands with a slapping head kick.
Peters throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from II. Those never looked like landing.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but II shows good takedown defense.
Tyson II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peters throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by II.
Peters throws a nice looking combination but II bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
II will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Peters plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Peters with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peters lands with a kick to the temple. II shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Peters throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sol Peters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
II shoots for a takedown but Peters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peters lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peters swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Peters moves into the clinch.

Peters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peters clinches with his opponent.
Peters lands a left hand that snaps the head of II backwards.
II is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peters gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Peters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peters moves into range and connects with a jab.
II stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peters.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Peters.
Peters lands a nice looking body kick.
Peters displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Peters plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Peters as he connects with a hook.
Peters dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on II. That did some damage!
Peters scores with a head kick.
Peters misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Peters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

II takes a kick to the side of the head.
Peters throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
II shoots in looking for a takedown. Peters tries to sprawl out of it but II keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peters scores with a nice body kick.
II takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peters lands a high kick!
II steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters throws a nice head kick!
Nice body kick there by Peters.
Peters throws a sloppy head kick and II moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peters throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horrible takedown attempt by Peters or perhaps it was just good defense by II, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
II shoots in but Peters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but II circles away quickly and effectively.
Peters works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
II shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peters defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Peters.
Peters feints and then cracks II's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow II down.
II chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Peters can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown attempt by II or perhaps it was just good defense by Peters, which made it look bad.
Peters throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by II.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters lands a head kick. II smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A good leg kick by Peters.
Peters lands a jab to II's midsection.
II walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
II misses with a takedown
and Peters counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
II closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peters circles away.
Peters scores with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Peters.
II looks for a takedown but Peters sprawls well.
II takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peters scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. II doesn't seem bothered though.
Peters scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Peters.
A head kick from Peters lands but II takes it in his stride.
II changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peters tries to avoid it but II manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peters to the ground. Peters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peters scores with a head kick.
Peters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Peters throws a head kick that half lands.
Peters lands a leg kick that knocks II off balance momentarily.

II gets tackled into the cage by Peters. Peters maintains the clinch.

Peters breaks from the clinch.
II misses with a few strikes there.
Peters throws a front kick that sends II stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
II stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peters.
Peters scoring well with a low kick there.
Peters scores with a head kick. II tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Peters throws a head kick that II semi-blocks.
Peters connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sol Peters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Peters.
Peters bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Peters tests II's chin there with a solid looking shot.
II takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Peters forces II back against the cage and clinches.
Peters taking a breather.
II tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peters just stands there and leans against the cage.

Peters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Peters moves into the clinch successfully.
II jumps guard but Peters stands there with II around his waist. II gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyson II has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
II misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sol Peters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Peters 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Peters!
Sol Peters really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.