PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by Blind Eye Halo. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dux's choice of entrance music: Bloodsport - Fight to Survive. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Peterson
vs
Dux

171 cm
31
146 lbs
14 - 12 - 1

173 cm
33
145 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Fast

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Peterson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux wants to slow Peterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Peterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson misses with a body shot
and Dux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Dux misses with a body kick.
Peterson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dux.
Peterson walks into a stiff left hand from Dux.
Dux throws out a leg kick but Peterson moves out of range and Dux only half commits.
Peterson throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Dux sees it coming and moves out of range.
Peterson thuds a left hand into Dux's body.
Peterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dux. That did some damage!
We've been hearing reports that Peterson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dux lands with a kick to the ribs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dux wants to get back to striking at distance but Peterson won't allow it.

Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peterson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dux chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Peterson jabs Dux right on the nose. Dux blinks but takes it well.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux looks to land a combination. Peterson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peterson punishes Dux's body with a nice straight punch.
Peterson lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dux somewhat.
Nikolai Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux slips a jab from Peterson .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dux.
Dux tries to score with a low kick but Peterson moves his leg out of the way.
Peterson attempts a counter takedown but Dux avoids it well and moves away.
Dux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peterson .
Dux moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Dux thumps Peterson with a low kick.
Dux throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Peterson lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
We've been informed that Dux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Peterson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Peterson swinging wildly here.
Dux does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dux throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peterson misses with a leg kick.
Peterson is looking to wear down Dux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A leg kick checked by Peterson .
Peterson tries to counter by clinching up but Dux breaks away and moves out of range.
Dux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with the combination.
Peterson wants to slow Dux down by chopping away at his legs.
Dux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Peterson moves out of range as Dux throws a body kick.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dux.
Peterson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Dux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peterson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dux is looking to sweep but instead, Peterson has passed into half guard.
Peterson wants to pass to mount but Dux is defending the position.

Dux actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peterson is working away from the top position though.

Peterson is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peterson to get the leverage.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
Dux wants to control the action here but instead Peterson manages to pass to full mount!

Peterson wants to finish this one by submission but Dux is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Peterson .
Dux tries to lock up and control but Peterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peterson wants to control the pace but Dux is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Peterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice jab there from Peterson .
Dux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dux throws a head kick but Peterson moves out of range.
Dux lands a head kick!

Peterson clinches with his opponent.

Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Dux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peterson 's calf.
Peterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dux.
Peterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Dux off the cage and back into range.
Peterson jabs Dux right on the nose. Dux blinks but takes it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dux, as that shot connected.
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!
Dux motions for Peterson to come forward. Dux throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Peterson .
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dux.
Peterson backing away here, and Dux unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nikolai Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Dux lands but Peterson takes it in his stride.
Dux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Peterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dux throws a big shot that misses.
Dux needs to keep his hands up - Peterson had a free shot at his head there.
Peterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dux somewhat.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Peterson misses with a low kick as Dux jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Peterson . That's going to slow Dux down.
Peterson connects with a leg kick. Dux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Peterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson .
Dux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux misses with a few strikes there.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Peterson attempts a counter takedown but Dux avoids it well and moves away.
Dux swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson attempts a counter takedown but Dux avoids it well and moves away.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peterson 's waist but Peterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
Nikolai Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Peterson throws a leg kick which misses Dux's front leg but catches the back leg as Dux tries to avoid it.
Dux misses with a head kick.
As Dux backs away, Peterson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good exchange - Dux coming out on top.
Peterson misses the jab.
Dux unleashes a big counter combination but Peterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dux misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely.
Dux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Peterson throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
Dux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dux can do to turn this around?
Peterson misses with a body kick.
Dux dives in for a single leg takedown but Peterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Peterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Dux avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Dux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peterson lands a jab.
Peterson connects with an inside leg kick.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Dux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dux.
A combination from Peterson does no damage.
Peterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Peterson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson . Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dux wants to slow Peterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Peterson throws a right hand that Dux ducks under and follows up with a left that Dux also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Dux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dux.
Peterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Dux responds with a good body kick, but Peterson manages to step out the way in time.
Dux throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson connects with the punch.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Peterson tenderised Dux's leg. Dux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Peterson jabs Dux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dux throws a front kick aimed at Peterson 's knee but Peterson avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Peterson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Peterson has Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Dux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Peterson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Dux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dux slips under a jab from Peterson .

Peterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dux gets back to half guard.
Peterson trying to control from half guard but Dux is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dux tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Peterson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peterson wants to finish this one by submission but Dux is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Peterson .
Peterson wants to take his opponent's back but Dux doesn't allow it.
Peterson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nikolai Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peterson controlling from the full mount.
Dux tries to hold on but Peterson postures up.
Peterson controlling the position easily from mount.
Dux tries to hold on but Peterson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is working to get back to half guard.
Peterson controlling the pace for now.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux is trying desperately to improve position.
Peterson content just to control the position here.
Dux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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.
Peterson controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux wants to control but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dux tries to reverse the position but Peterson maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson controlling the position easily from mount.
Dux can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peterson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Peterson !
After the fight, Nikolai Peterson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.