BHV - Friday Night Fights PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Velasques (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
Velasques

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shogun Velasques!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasques throws a lazy uppercut
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
Velasques misses with an uppercut
and Velasques takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velasques misses with a left hand
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velasques throws a right hand that misses
and Velasques takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Velasques shows good takedown defense.
Velasques misses with a hook

and Peterson counters with a takedown into side control.
Peterson takes a little break here. Velasques wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Velasques wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Peterson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Velasques sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson staying calm.
Velasques is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peterson is controlling him well.
Peterson misses with the ground and pound.
Velasques is trying to buck Peterson off.
Peterson controlling the position from side mount.
Velasques stops Peterson from passing to mount.

That's two 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.
Peterson cracks Velasques with a big elbow.
Peterson works to advance to full mount. Velasques defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Peterson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Velasques because Peterson loaded up on that one.
Velasques tries to buck Peterson off but he can't manage it.
Peterson controlling the pace for now.
Velasques holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Peterson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Velasques wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Peterson unloads with some shots from mount but Velasques bucks and avoids them well.
Peterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasques on the ground.
Velasques is trying to stand.
Peterson landing strikes from the mount and Velasques is in trouble!
Velasques blocking the ground and pound.
Peterson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasques in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Velasques wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasques looks gassed!
Peterson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Peterson controlling the pace for now.
Velasques trying desperately to get to his feet.
Peterson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson raining down shots from the mount!
Velasques avoids a series of strikes thrown by Peterson.
Velasques is trying to stand up.
Velasques wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Peterson.
Velasques holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Peterson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Peterson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Velasques is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Peterson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nice takedown defense from Velasques. No joy for Peterson on that attempt.
Velasques rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Peterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Peterson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velasques wants to stand up but Peterson is controlling him.
Peterson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Velasques is breathing heavily.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasques is keeping the position for now.
Velasques wants to stand and escape but Peterson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Velasques connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
Velasques rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Peterson counters with a takedown into side control.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Peterson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Peterson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Velasques sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Peterson controls the position.
An elbow from Peterson crashes against the mat.
Peterson throws a strike aimed at the side of Velasques's head but Velasques avoids it well.
Velasques parries the strikes from Peterson easily there. Peterson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Velasques to escape.
Peterson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Velasques is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Peterson asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Velasques wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Adrian Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson working the ground and pound but Velasques is defending the strikes.
Peterson controls the position.
Peterson fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasques is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peterson is controlling him well.
Peterson throws an elbow but Velasques slips to the side and avoids it well.
Velasques is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Peterson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Velasques is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Velasques defending against the ground and pound.
Velasques is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Peterson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Peterson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Peterson is chipping away with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Peterson trying to control the action but Velasques is working from the bottom.
Velasques wants to get back to his feet but Peterson is dominant here and he's now got Velasques's back!
Peterson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Velasques has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Peterson throwing sloppy strikes.
Velasques is trying to stand back up.
Peterson controlling the position well here. Velasques rolled but Peterson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Peterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Peterson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peterson won't allow Velasques to get back to his feet.
Peterson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Peterson prevents Velasques from getting back to his feet.
Velasques keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass.
Velasques is looking to stand up but Peterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velasques wants to stand and escape but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasques is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson with a nice head shot there.
Velasques wants to stand but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velasques being controlled here, momentarily.
Velasques avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velasques wants to get back to his feet but Peterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peterson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Velasques wants to get back to his feet but Peterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Peterson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Adrian Peterson just wasn't active enough.
Velasques swings widly with a right hand
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
Velasques throws a right hand that misses

and Peterson counters with a shoot takedown. Velasques fights it but they end up in guard.
Velasques wants to get back to his feet but Peterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Velasques preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasques wants to stand but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson trying to control but Velasques is working from the bottom.
Peterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Velasques kicks Peterson off and gets to his feet.
Velasques rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Peterson counters with a series of strikes. Velasques will be more careful next time no doubt.
Velasques throws a lazy uppercut
and Peterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Velasques misses with a right hand

and Peterson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peterson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Velasques wants to stand and escape but Peterson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Velasques wants to stand up but Peterson is controlling him.
Velasques utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasques wants to stand but Peterson is controlling the position.
Shogun Velasques has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adrian Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peterson distracts Velasques with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Peterson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Saffiedine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saffiedine has chosen Chopperhead - Two Steps From Hell as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dickinson
vs
Saffiedine

188 cm
25
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Saffiedine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Saffiedine tries to sprawl out of it but Dickinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saffiedine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Saffiedine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Saffiedine gets a takedown into half guard.
Saffiedine trying to pass the guard but Dickinson defending well.

Dickinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saffiedine moves into full mount! Dickinson won't be happy about that!
Dickinson regains half guard.
Dickinson won't allow Saffiedine to pass to mount.

Dickinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saffiedine pulls his head out easily.

Dickinson actively working from the bottom here.

Dickinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saffiedine prevents Dickinson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saffiedine tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dickinson.
Saffiedine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dickinson gets full guard.
Dickinson keeping moving, preventing Saffiedine from controlling successfully.

Dickinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Saffiedine stands and steps away. Dickinson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saffiedine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dickinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saffiedine somewhat.
Dickinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saffiedine pinned against the cage. Saffiedine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dickinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saffiedine counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saffiedine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saffiedine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dickinson looks to clinch

and Saffiedine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dickinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Saffiedine successfully pulls guard.
Dickinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Dickinson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Saffiedine is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Dickinson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaely Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is think you know me . Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Copeland
vs
Cullen

196 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
289 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 Las Vegas, Adam Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaely Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cullen looks for a takedown but Copeland sprawls well.
Cullen throws a low kick but Copeland moves out of range easily.
Copeland swings for the body but Cullen moves out of range.
Cullen misses with a double jab.
Cullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Copeland manages to avoid it.
Cullen moves out of range of the body kick from Copeland.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Copeland.
Cullen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Copeland trying to control from Cullen's half guard. Cullen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Copeland controls the pace.

Cullen pushes a forearm under Copeland's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Copeland is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaely Cullen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baeddan Mc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolai Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mc might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Choice Is Yours (This or That) by Black Sheep. Zhukov has chosen Hands of a Killer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mc
vs
Zhukov

197 cm
21
245 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Supreme Anabolics

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baeddan Mc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nickolai Zhukov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zhukov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mc jabs at Zhukov's body.
Mc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhukov jabs at Mc's body.
Zhukov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zhukov is looking to chop away at Mc's legs.
Zhukov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mc walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mc looks to clinch
and Zhukov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zhukov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zhukov keeping moving, preventing Mc from controlling successfully.
Mc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhukov is keeping the position for now.
Mc is looking to work some ground and pound but Zhukov has wrist control.
Zhukov wants to stand and escape but Mc is having none of it.
Zhukov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mc trying to control but Zhukov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mc decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zhukov, up you get!

Mc shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zhukov trying to control here.
Mc has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mc lands a nice short elbow.
Mc throwing shots but Zhukov is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov is looking for a sweep. Mc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zhukov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zhukov is staying active underneath Mc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhukov defending well though.
Mc not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mc looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Zhukov is defending against the submission attempts here by Mc.
Mc wants to control but Zhukov is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mc seems to be working for a kimura but Zhukov defends the submission attempt.
Mc looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baeddan Mc dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zhukov scores with a kick to the body.
Mc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mc shoots in but no luck this time.
Mc tries to clinch but Zhukov moves out of range.
Mc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zhukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Baeddan Mc has been cut.
Mc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhukov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mc looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov throws a good cross that connects.
Mc blocks a head kick by Zhukov.
Zhukov circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mc drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zhukov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mc is one step ahead there.
Zhukov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Mc drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mc jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zhukov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mc.
Zhukov keeping moving, preventing Mc from controlling successfully.
Zhukov keeping full guard, as Mc tries to pass.

Mc drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mc as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Zhukov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mc! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Baeddan Mc!