PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Peterson (ranked 1476 p4p, 1375 weight class) and Caio Carvalho (ranked 207 p4p, 191 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade- Rage Against the Machine. Carvalho has chosen Pentagono - É o Moio as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Peterson
vs
Carvalho

183 cm
27
179
11 - 6 - 0

181 cm
29
180
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Brooklyn Threads
Brooklyn Apothecary

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phoenix Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Carvalho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Peterson is predictable there

and Carvalho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Peterson!
Peterson gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.
Carvalho is pushing down on Peterson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Peterson is fighting to maintain full guard but Carvalho has managed to sneak the leg through.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Carvalho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Carvalho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carvalho is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Peterson!
Carvalho unloads with some shots from mount but Peterson bucks and avoids them well.
Peterson is looking to improve his position but Carvalho isn't that keen on the idea.
Peterson tries to lock up and control but Carvalho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peterson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peterson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Carvalho.
Peterson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound.
Peterson is bucking up trying to escape but Carvalho cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Carvalho avoids the attempt from Peterson to control.
Carvalho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Peterson because Carvalho loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carvalho thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peterson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho tries to pass to full mount but Peterson defends it.
Peterson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Peterson is in trouble now - Carvalho has advanced to mount!
Peterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carvalho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Peterson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho lands with some strikes.

Carvalho wants to finish this one by submission but Peterson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carvalho.
Peterson is trying to escape the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Carvalho there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Carvalho thowing shots but they're missing.
Carvalho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peterson is trying desperately to improve position.
Carvalho throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Carvalho working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Peterson slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Peterson tries to roll over but Carvalho keeps him under control.
Peterson trying to hold on to Carvalho's head to control him but Carvalho postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peterson keeps working.

Carvalho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Peterson is defending well.
Peterson wants to improve his position but Carvalho is controlling well.

Carvalho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peterson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carvalho is keen to just control but Peterson is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Carvalho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Carvalho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho misses with a looping left.
Peterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peterson jabs Carvalho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carvalho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Peterson tries to land a body kick

and Carvalho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Peterson!

Peterson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Peterson throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Peterson scores with a nice head shot.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Carvalho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carvalho.

Peterson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Carvalho off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Peterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carvalho's sensitive parts.
Carvalho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Phoenix Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
A leg kick checked by Carvalho.
Peterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carvalho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Peterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carvalho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Carvalho instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carvalho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Peterson uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peterson postures up in Carvalho's guard and throws a big left but Carvalho blocks it.

Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peterson trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Peterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Carvalho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peterson defends well.
Carvalho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Carvalho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Peterson is looking for a sweep. Carvalho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caio Carvalho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson is pressing down on Carvalho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carvalho forces his way into half guard.

Carvalho is trying to work for a kimura but Peterson is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard.

Carvalho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Peterson won't allow Carvalho to pass to mount.
Peterson moves into full guard.
Peterson trying to control the position.
Carvalho slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Phoenix Peterson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Carvalho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phoenix Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carvalho takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Peterson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Peterson misses with a right hand

and Carvalho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Peterson has his hands on Carvalho's head, controlling the position.
Carvalho advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but Peterson defending well.

Carvalho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peterson has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carvalho wants to work for an arm triangle but Peterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peterson wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy.
Peterson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Peterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carvalho is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.
Carvalho passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Carvalho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carvalho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peterson is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson parries the strikes from Carvalho easily there. Carvalho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Peterson to escape.

Carvalho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carvalho in side control lands a decent elbow.
Peterson dodges the ground and pound from Carvalho.
Peterson is looking to regain half guard here but Carvalho keeps moving and retains side control.
Carvalho working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A lull in the action here.
Carvalho tries to advance to mount but Peterson denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Peterson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Carvalho is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Carvalho tries for a kimura but Peterson is defending well.
Peterson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Peterson stalling away here and it's allowed Carvalho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Peterson defends easily.

Carvalho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peterson defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carvalho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Carvalho has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Peterson doesn't defend quickly enough and Carvalho has managed to lock this one up! Can Peterson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Carvalho on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Carvalho!
A very excited looking Caio Carvalho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.