PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arran Peevor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry De Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Jesus has chosen NUMB by slapshock as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Peevor
vs
De Jesus

180 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

[MMABR] Winners' Supplements
Defiance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arran Peevor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry De Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Peevor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Jesus to score an easy takedown into full guard.

De Jesus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Jesus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Jesus looking to pass the guard.

De Jesus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Jesus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peevor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peevor is trying to control the position but De Jesus postures up.

De Jesus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Jesus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peevor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Jesus keeping moving, preventing Peevor from controlling successfully.
Peevor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peevor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Peevor throwing strikes but missing.
De Jesus keeping moving, preventing Peevor from controlling successfully.
Peevor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peevor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Jesus's head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Peevor is looking to clinch.
Peevor tries for a takedown but De Jesus circles away easily

so De Jesus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Jesus postures up.
De Jesus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peevor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Jesus won't allow Peevor to get back to his feet.

De Jesus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peevor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peevor has escaped and now he's on top!
Peevor looking to pass the guard.
Peevor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peevor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peevor working some strikes from top position.
Peevor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Peevor landing with the ground and pound.
Peevor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Jesus is trying to control the position but Peevor postures up.
De Jesus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Jesus working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peevor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peevor trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Jesus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Jesus throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

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

Peevor darts in and clinches De Jesus up against the cage.
Peevor taking a breather.
De Jesus takes an elbow to the temple.
De Jesus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peevor.
Peevor goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Jesus prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry De Jesus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Peevor is looking to clinch.

De Jesus feints and as Peevor raises his hands in defense, De Jesus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

De Jesus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Peevor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De Jesus, into his guard.
De Jesus is trying to keep Peevor in close.
Peevor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Jesus is trying to control the position but Peevor postures up.
Peevor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Jesus keeping moving, preventing Peevor from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jesus is trying to keep Peevor in close.
De Jesus keeping moving, preventing Peevor from controlling successfully.
Peevor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peevor lands a jab-cross combination.

Peevor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Jesus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Peevor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Jesus wants to control but Peevor postures up.
Peevor working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Jesus tries to buck Peevor off but Peevor is having none of it.
Peevor grinds an elbow into De Jesus's temple.
Peevor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus being controlled for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Jesus can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Jesus manages to get back to half guard.
Peevor slows the pace down in half guard.
De Jesus is trying to control but can't.
Peevor prevents De Jesus from improving his position.
De Jesus trying to hold on to Peevor's head to control him but Peevor postures up.
De Jesus is refusing to be controlled, as Peevor sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De Jesus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peevor pulls his head out easily.
Peevor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Peevor with a poor takedown

and De Jesus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Peevor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
De Jesus stops Peevor from getting back to his feet.
De Jesus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

De Jesus is looking for a kimura but Peevor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Jesus to get the leverage.

De Jesus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peevor is just riding it out for now. De Jesus eventually gives up the hold.

De Jesus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peevor sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De Jesus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Jesus passes the guard and advances to mount!

De Jesus wants to finish this one by submission but Peevor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from De Jesus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry De Jesus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Peevor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Peevor misses with a takedown attempt

and De Jesus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Peevor!
Peevor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Peevor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

De Jesus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Peevor manages to avoid the submission attempt.

De Jesus tries for a kimura but Peevor is defending well.

De Jesus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Peevor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Jesus's guard! Nice work there by Peevor!
De Jesus working a defensive guard but Peevor manages to pass into side control anyway.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on De Jesus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peevor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt De Jesus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
De Jesus is looking to regain half guard here but Peevor keeps moving and retains side control.
Peevor staying calm.
Peevor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at De Jesus to see if he's OK.
Peevor working the ground and pound from side control.
De Jesus is trying to control Peevor's posture but Peevor avoids it.

That's two 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Peevor connects with a high kick.
Peevor connects with a right hand. De Jesus shakes it off.
Peevor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and De Jesus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Peevor tries to roll over but De Jesus keeps him under control.

Peevor has one foot on De Jesus's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Peevor tries to bum rush De Jesus with a series of wild strikes but De Jesus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peevor fails with the takedown

and De Jesus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arran Peevor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De Jesus seems to be looking for submissions.

De Jesus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

De Jesus 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.

De Jesus seems to be working for a kimura but Peevor defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peevor trying to hold on to De Jesus's head to control him but De Jesus postures up.
Peevor wants to get back to his feet.

De Jesus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peevor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Jesus.
Peevor wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry De Jesus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Jesus 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry De Jesus!