PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Hicks has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Peters
vs
Hicks

190 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Good elbows
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dale Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Hicks!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters with a poor takedown

and Hicks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Hicks 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.
Hicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hicks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peters defending well though.
Peters is trying to get back to full guard.
Peters is trying to stand up here but Hicks is controlling him well.
Peters taking some punishment here, with Hicks in his half guard.
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!
Hicks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters wants to control but Hicks is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Hicks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hicks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hicks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peters is looking to improve his position.
Hicks not doing much here.
Hicks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hicks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

It looks like Dale Peters has been cut.
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!
Hicks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hicks in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hicks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peters sees it coming and defends easily.
Peters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hicks.

Hicks seems to be working for a kimura but Peters defends the submission attempt.
Hicks throwing shots but Peters is blocking nicely.
Hicks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hicks lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Peters hang on?

Dale Peters's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dale Peters's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dante Hicks!