PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warren Peace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corvo Attano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peace comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC Thunder Struck. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Peace
vs
Corvo Attano

189 cm
27
165 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

173 cm
27
170 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Warren Peace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corvo Attano!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Attano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Attano lands with a hook. Peace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Attano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peace.
Attano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Peace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Attano tries to clinch up
and Peace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peace loads up on a big right hand but Attano slips the punch.
Peace connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attano misses with an uppercut.
Peace was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Attano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Attano wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peace misses with a looping left.
Attano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Peace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Attano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Attano forces Peace back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Attano on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Attano fails to land.
Attano gets through Peace's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Attano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Peace taking a breather.
Peace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Attano backwards.
A short uppercut from Peace.
Peace stalling in the clinch but Attano improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peace fails to pull guard.
Attano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peaces head.
Attano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peace backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attano lands a hook that snaps the head of Peace backwards.
Peace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Attano scores with a shot to the side of Peace's head.
Attano tries a body shot but Peace blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Attano.
Peace stalls.
Attano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peace blocks it with crossed arms.
Attano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peace is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peace.
Attano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Peace to work.
Peace managing to block the knees to the body from Attano.
Peace tries to break the clinch but Attano is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peace cracks Attano with a nice body shot.
Attano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peace.
Peace has a couple of punches blocked by Attano.
A short right from Peace.
Peace is pushing Attano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Attano.
Attano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Attano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Attano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peace blocks an uppercut.
Peace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Attano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Attano tries to work over Peace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Attano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Attano stalling in the clinch.
Peace is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Attano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peace's elbow.
Attano misses with a body punch.
Peace blocks an uppercut.
Attano missing with knees to the body.
Attano throws a punch but it's blocked by Peace.
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!
Attano misses with a knee strike.
Peace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peace taking a breather.
Attano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Attano avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Attano.
Peace controlling the action here for a moment.
Attano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corvo Attano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Attano takes one on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Attano scores with a four punch combination!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Peace stalling in the clinch but Attano improves position.
Attano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Peace lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peace blocking some punches.
Attano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peace controlling the action here for a moment.
Attano lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Attano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Peace as the two fighters clinch.
Attano can't find room to land a body shot as Peace controls the action.
Peace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Attano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peace stalling the fight.
Attano misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Attano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Attano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peace blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Peace can't find room to land a body shot as Attano controls the action.
Attano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peace stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Attano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peace will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Attano up against the cage.
Attano misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peace is trying to maintain a safe position but Attano gets an underhook and turns Peace into the cage.
Attano stalling in the clinch but Peace improves position.
Attano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Attano working aggressively here.
Peace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Attano's elbow.
Peace is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Attano to keep the fight standing.
Attano swings wildly with an uppercut but Peace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Attano on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peace blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Peace is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Attano is keeping busy.
Peace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peace taking a breather.
Peace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Attano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Attano as Peace tries to tie him up.
Attano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Peace as Attano tries to tie him up.
Attano looking to slow down the pace here.
Attano is trying to stall.
Attano is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Attano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peace backwards.
Peace taking a breather.
Attano blocks a body shot from Peace.
Peace is looking to control Attano's arms but Attano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peace has his back to the cage.

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.
Attano working aggressively here.
Corvo Attano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peace is trying to maintain a safe position but Attano gets an underhook and turns Peace into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Attano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Attano as Peace tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Warren Peace.
Attano misses with a combination
and Attano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Attano cracks Peace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peace throws a jab when Attano was well out of range.
Attano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Attano tries to clinch but Peace moves out of range.
As Attano backs away, Peace returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Peace scores with a body shot.
Corvo Attano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Attano. Attano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Attano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peace ducks right into an uppercut from Attano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corvo Attano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Attano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Attano.
Attano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Attano misses with a combination
and Peace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Attano tries to clinch but Peace moves out of range.
Attano scores with a hook.
Attano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Attano has closed the distance and engaged Peace in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Attano.
Peace stalling in the clinch but Attano improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peace tries to work over Attano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peace slowing the pace effectively.
Attano lands with a light punch inside.
Attano is leaning against Peace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peace misses with a punch to the body.
Attano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Attano.
Peace trying to control the position but instead, Attano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Peace into the cage.
Attano throws a head punch that misses.
Peace dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Attano tries a body shot but Peace blocks it.
Attano effectively controlling the action here.
Attano lands a nice shot to the body.
Peace lands a right hand.
Warren Peace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attano trying to stall but Peace improves his position.
Attano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Attano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Attano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Attano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Attano lands a hook that snaps the head of Peace backwards.
Attano blocks a body shot from Peace.
Peace is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Peace blocks an uppercut.
Attano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peace taking a breather.
Attano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peace tries to stall but Attano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Peace jumps guard.

Attano decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Peace lands a head kick. Attano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attano tries to clinch up but Peace circles away and keeps his distance.
Peace jabs Attano right on the nose. Attano blinks but takes it well.
Peace misses with a combination
and Attano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Attano closes the distance and pushes Peace back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Attano as the two fighters clinch.
Peace stalling in the clinch but Attano improves position.
Peace has Attano pushed against the cage.
Attano scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Attano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peace.
Attano has a couple of punches blocked by Peace.
Attano slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Attano as Peace tries to tie him up.
Attano lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Attano.
Attano controlling the action here for a moment.
Peace trying to stall but Attano improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peace.
A hook to the body from Attano.
A nice left hand lands by Attano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peace stalling in the clinch but Attano improves position.
Attano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Attano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peace backwards.
Peace swings wildly with an uppercut but Attano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Attano.
Corvo Attano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peace slows down the pace here.
Attano working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corvo Attano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Attano 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corvo Attano!
The defeated Warren Peace had this to say: 'I was not prepared for this fight. I will be prepared next time.'.