PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between pete peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and karl anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

peterson
vs
anderson

200 cm
18
206 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, pete peterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, karl anderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
anderson scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like pete peterson has been cut.

anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. peterson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
peterson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and anderson is now in half guard.
anderson throws a strike but peterson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
peterson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
anderson forces his way into half guard.
peterson regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
anderson wants to control from the top but peterson keeps moving.

peterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
peterson wants to get back to his feet but anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
peterson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
anderson wants to control but peterson is having none of it.
anderson is looking to improve his position but peterson isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

peterson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now anderson is on top in guard.
anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as peterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

peterson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
peterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.

peterson throws his legs up looking for a submission but anderson uses it to pass to side control.
peterson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks anderson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. anderson prefers to stall for the moment though.

anderson decides to stand back up. anderson steps back and let's peterson get back to his feet.
peterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
peterson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
anderson landing with the ground and pound.
anderson lands a couple of elbows.
peterson can't keep his opponent in guard - anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
anderson is trying to control. peterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
peterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but anderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
anderson stalling.
Ground and pound from anderson.
peterson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take anderson's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
peterson is trying to stick to anderson's back but anderson is turning into peterson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in peterson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by anderson.
anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as peterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
anderson content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

karl anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on pete peterson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

peterson with a poor takedown

and anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by anderson.
anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

peterson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
peterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
peterson tries to clinch but anderson moves away

and anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
peterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
anderson passes peterson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
anderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
peterson is trying to maintain the position but anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
peterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
peterson is trying to maintain the position but anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
peterson is trying to stand back up but anderson is controlling him

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.
anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
peterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

anderson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
peterson clinches but anderson breaks the clinch

and anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. peterson won't be happy with that.
peterson is trying to control anderson's posture but anderson avoids it.

anderson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
anderson tries to clinch but peterson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
peterson is looking to clinch.
anderson misses with a takedown attempt - peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
peterson tries for a takedown but anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

anderson drives through and clinches with peterson against the cage.

anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
anderson tries for a takedown but peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
peterson with a lazy takedown attempt

and anderson counters with a single leg into guard. peterson didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for pete peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
peterson has anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
anderson thows a big elbow that misses.
karl anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

peterson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
peterson trying to control the position.
peterson is looking to stand up but anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. peterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

karl anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on pete peterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

peterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as anderson sprawls well. anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. peterson gets slowly back to his feet.

anderson drives through and clinches with peterson against the cage.

anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
peterson tries to clinch
and anderson counters with a good low kick that peterson was not able to check.
anderson wants to clinch.
peterson fails with the takedown
and anderson counters with a two punch combo.

anderson instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

anderson successfully pulls guard.

anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. peterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. peterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
anderson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
anderson is pulling down on peterson's head. It's preventing any offense from peterson, at least for the moment.
anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two 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.
peterson looking to pass the guard.

peterson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! anderson has escaped and now he's on top!
anderson forces his way into half guard.
anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
peterson is looking for a sweep. anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
anderson trying to control the action but peterson is working from the bottom.
anderson moves into full mount! peterson won't be happy about that!
peterson tries to hold on but anderson pushes him away.

anderson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
peterson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

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.
anderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can peterson hang on?
anderson looking to control but peterson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
peterson wants to control but anderson is having none of it.
anderson scoring with strikes but peterson is staying in there.
peterson is trying to escape the mount.

anderson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but peterson is surviving well by controlling anderson's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

karl anderson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on pete peterson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. peterson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

peterson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
anderson forces his way into half guard.
anderson prevents peterson from improving his position.
peterson trying to control from the bottom.
anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
peterson tries to get to full guard but anderson has control of the leg.
anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
anderson trying to control the pace.
peterson pushes anderson off looking to stand but anderson dives back in and keeps control.

peterson is defending against the submission attempts here by anderson.
anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. peterson defending well though.

anderson is trying to work for a kimura but peterson is defending well.
peterson wants to control but anderson is keeping busy.
anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
peterson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but peterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
anderson working over peterson with some ground and pound. peterson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

peterson scores a takedown into full mount!
peterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
anderson is looking to improve his position but peterson isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
anderson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

karl anderson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on pete peterson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

peterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
peterson tries to clinch

and anderson moves into the clinch.

anderson pulls guard effortlessly.
anderson wants to hit a switch here but peterson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for anderson there!
peterson prevents anderson from getting the reversal.
anderson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

peterson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, anderson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
peterson trying to control but anderson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
anderson taking shots to the head.
anderson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
anderson is looking to improve his position but peterson isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
anderson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
anderson tries to escape but peterson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
anderson prevents peterson from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on anderson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - peterson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
peterson biding his time, controlling anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

peterson looking for the choke but no joy.
anderson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control peterson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
anderson prevents peterson from getting a body triangle.

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.
anderson turns into peterson and is now in his guard.
anderson wants to control from the top but peterson keeps moving.
peterson is trying to keep anderson in close.
peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

anderson closes the distance and pushes peterson back into the cage.
anderson is working for takedown but peterson is calmly controlling the position for now.
pete peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
karl anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
anderson dodges an elbow strike from peterson.
peterson lands a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to karl anderson.
Well anderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 43:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 44:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... karl anderson!
karl anderson is the new light heavyweight champion!