PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elisha Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Moris (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.

Peterson
vs
Moris

188 cm
23
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elisha Peterson!
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, Joe Moris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Moris counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moris trying to control the position but Peterson is working away.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Moris drags him back down.
Peterson can't do much from the bottom here.
Moris happy to just control the position for now.
Peterson is not content to let Moris control the position.
Moris controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moris wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Moris was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Moris.
Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Peterson gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moris tries to roll over but Peterson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moris is trying to maintain the position but Peterson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moris is looking for a sweep. Peterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Joe Moris has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Moris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Peterson was covering up waiting for the punch and Moris finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moris trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Peterson pulls Moris in close to prevent any damage.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Moris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moris trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Moris wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moris blocks a head kick by Peterson.
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown. Moris tries to sprawl out of it but Peterson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elisha Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moris letting Peterson take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Moris dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Peterson looks to clinch

and Moris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peterson working a defensive guard here.
Moris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moris wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Moris wasn't active enough on the ground.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moris but Moris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Peterson as Moris shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson throws a head kick but Moris moves out of range.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Moris pushes him off.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Moris shows good takedown defense.
Elisha Peterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Peterson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Peterson is trying to control. Moris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peterson prevents Moris from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to mount his opponent but Moris defends it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Elisha Peterson just wasn't active enough.
Moris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moris postures up.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Moris from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peterson holds on and takes a little breather.
Moris is stalling in the full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Moris wasn't active enough on the ground.
Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moris is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, Moris circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elisha Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Moris. No joy for Peterson on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to clinch but Moris moves out of range.

Peterson clinches.
Moris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Moris is avoiding it.
Moris shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Peterson tries to sprawl but Moris drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moris controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Moris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Moris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peterson.
Peterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Moris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown but Moris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moris darts in looking for a takedown but Peterson gets double underhooks and turns Moris into the cage.
Peterson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Peterson jumps guard and drags Moris to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moris wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Peterson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Peterson tries to get out of the position.
Moris passes into half guard.
Peterson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Joe Moris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moris is taking a breather. Peterson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moris is working for a kimura but Peterson is defending it quite comfortably.
Moris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moris is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Peterson reverses the position - he's now on top in Moris's guard.
Moris is trying to control the position but Peterson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Joe Moris has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Moris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elisha Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Moris.
Peterson darts in trying to clinch

and Moris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moris.
Peterson is looking to break free of the clinch but Moris has double underhooks.
Peterson is trying to drag Moris to the mat but Moris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moris wants to take the fight to the mat but Peterson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson jumps guard but Moris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Moris.

Peterson manages to break the clinch.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Moris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Peterson!
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!
Moris looking to control but instead Peterson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Peterson trying to control but Moris postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moris is keen to just control but Peterson is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Moris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moris 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Moris!