PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between August Petersen (ranked 4885 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Hippo (ranked 4884 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.

Petersen
vs
Hippo

217 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, August Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba Hippo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petersen clinches.
Petersen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hippo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petersen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hippo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petersen to keep the fight standing.

Petersen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hippo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Hippo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hippo wants to get back to his feet but Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, if Petersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hippo wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hippo tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Hippo actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hippo.
August Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Hippo.
Hippo misses with the combination.
Petersen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hippo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hippo closes the distance but Petersen moves to the side
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bubba Hippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hippo fails with a takedown attempt.
Hippo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petersen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Petersen pushes Hippo up against the cage in a clinch.
Petersen jumps guard but Hippo stands there with Petersen around his waist. Petersen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hippo is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hippo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Petersen can't fight it off and eventually Hippo manages to take the fight to the floor. Petersen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Hippo from controlling successfully.

Petersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hippo stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Hippo controlling from the top position.

Petersen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hippo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Hippo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

August Petersen dominated that round.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hippo throws a head kick that misses.
Hippo throws a leg kick but Petersen sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Petersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hippo can do to turn this around?
Hippo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petersen counters with an inside leg kick.
Hippo misses with an uppercut

and Petersen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Petersen wants to take the fight to the mat but Hippo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hippo is trying to pull guard but Petersen has him pressed against the cage.
Petersen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hippo stops a takedown attempt from Petersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petersen has him pressed against the cage.
Hippo can't break the clinch.
Petersen wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for August Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petersen.
Petersen misses with some punches.
Petersen misses with the head strike.
Hippo jumps guard but Petersen stands there with Hippo around his waist. Hippo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hippo prevents the takedown attempt.
Hippo tries to pull guard but Petersen won't allow it.

Petersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
August Petersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Oooooh!!! Hippo has knocked Petersen down with a huge combo! Hippo steps away and waves a wobbly Petersen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Petersen is rocked!

It looks like August Petersen has been cut.
Hippo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petersen swivels and escapes.
Petersen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hippo.
Oh Petersen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Hippo shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Petersen is unconscious as Hippo celebrates over his stricken foe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Bubba Hippo!