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BFF 1: Petersen vs. Balboa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul McHeartney (ranked 6399 p4p, 573 weight class) and Cristobal Zion (ranked 8514 p4p, 643 weight class). Paul McHeartney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Paul McHeartney!
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, Cristobal Zion!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHeartney circles away from the clinch attempt.
McHeartney drives through with a takedown into guard.
McHeartney is in close to Zion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zion being controlled here, momentarily.
McHeartney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McHeartney passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McHeartney 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.
McHeartney is working to tighten his grip on Zion's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Zion has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McHeartney is really squeezing tight and eventually Zion passes out! McHeartney breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul McHeartney!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Valentine (ranked 6952 p4p, 585 weight class) and Cristiano Diefenbach (ranked 6561 p4p, 573 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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cristiano Diefenbach!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diefenbach enables Valentine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diefenbach manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diefenbach controlling the position.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diefenbach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diefenbach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diefenbach is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diefenbach pulls Valentine in close to prevent any damage.
Valentine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diefenbach looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diefenbach looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diefenbach!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Valentine's face as Diefenbach controls the position.
Valentine is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefenbach is working Valentine over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diefenbach trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Valentine tries to improve position but can't.
Diefenbach postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Diefenbach tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Valentine wants to control but Diefenbach postures up.
Valentine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diefenbach off and has taken his back!
Diefenbach trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbach won't enjoy being in this position. Valentine looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Diefenbach is tapping - it's over boys! Valentine picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Valentine!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Stern (ranked 5550 p4p, 394 weight class) and Treavon Kortez (ranked 6936 p4p, 445 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Treavon Kortez!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kortez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice body punch from Stern.
Kortez fails with the takedown
and Stern counters with a nice body shot.
Kortez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stern lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Stern.
Kortez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stern counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alex Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Treavon Kortez.
Stern works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern lands with a nice combination. Kortez backs away looking to recover.
Stern lands a left and a right that send Kortez crashing to the mat, dazed. Stern thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kortez is rocked!
It looks like Treavon Kortez has been cut.
Kortez switches off momentarily and Stern cracks him with a monster right hand! Kortez topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Stern dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Stern!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Stern!
Alex Stern bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Treavon Kortez was interviewed post fight and said 'All this does is motivate me to get in the gym more and focus on my weaknesses ill be back soon well done to my opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Wallace (ranked 6020 p4p, 72 weight class) and Carl Watts (ranked 6023 p4p, 73 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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carl Watts!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts tries to land a front kick but Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Watts tries to get set, Wallace tries to push him back and clinch up but Watts manages to avoid the attempt.
Henry Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Watts raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Watts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace backing away here, and Watts unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carl Watts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace tries to clinch but Watts moves out of range.
That kick from Watts tenderised Wallace's leg. Wallace is trying to keep his angry face on.
Watts tries to land a front kick but Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A cross from Wallace lands.
Carl Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watts looks for the body kick but Wallace saw that one coming.
Watts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Watts.
Wallace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watts counters with an outside leg kick.
Watts connects with a high kick.
It looks like Henry Wallace has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wallace tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Watts manages to circle out of the way.
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Watts counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace clinches.
Wallace creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Watts is looking to break free of the clinch but Wallace has double underhooks.
Watts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Wallace.
Wallace lands a right hook to the body.
Wallace 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.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Watts misses with a body kick.
Watts misses with a head kick.
Watts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Watts circles away.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Wallace checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watts was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Watts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Watts misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watts 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.
Watts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace rushes Watts and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Watts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wallace tries to clinch but Watts is having none of it.
That kick from Watts tenderised Wallace's leg. Wallace is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Watts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watts wants to break free but Wallace has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Watts controls his hands.
Watts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace wants to clinch.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Watts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watts.
As Watts tries to get set, Wallace tries to push him back and clinch up but Watts manages to avoid the attempt.
Watts takes one to the side of the head.
Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watts feints a counter leg kick.
Watts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Watts tries to get set, Wallace tries to push him back and clinch up but Watts manages to avoid the attempt.
Wallace blocks a head kick by Watts.
Watts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watts throws a head kick that misses.
Watts throws a wild body kick that Wallace sees coming a mile off.
Watts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watts looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Wallace blocks the leg kick.
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wallace moves to clinch but Watts breaks away
and Watts counters with a good, hard body kick but Wallace shrugs it off.
Wallace throws a hook but Watts blocks it.
Watts misses with a kick to the body.
Watts throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watts was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watts tries to land a leg kick but Wallace saw it coming and moves away.
Watts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace tries to counter by clinching up but Watts breaks away and moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Wallace checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Watts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Wallace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Watts throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace blocks a head kick by Watts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Watts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watts has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Carl Watts!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Carl Watts!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Carl Watts!
Carl Watts wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Calvert (ranked 5850 p4p, 597 weight class) and Greg Peterson (ranked 6095 p4p, 607 weight class). Jackson Calvert has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Calvert!
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, Greg Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Calvert, right into the meat.
Calvert moves into range and clinches up with Peterson.
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson taking a breather.
Calvert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calvert's efforts to push away.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Peterson lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Peterson wants to stall.
Peterson ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Peterson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Calvert prevents Peterson from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvert tries to stand but Peterson is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peterson holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calvert is controlling him.
Calvert trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peterson's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Calvert gets to his feet - Peterson follows without any prompting.
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.
Calvert misses with a hook.
Calvert looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calvert avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Calvert takes a shot to the head.
Peterson lands a nice uppercut.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Calvert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Calvert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peterson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Calvert.
Peterson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Calvert lands a body punch.
Peterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Calvert backwards.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calvert backwards.
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson thumps Calvert with a low kick.
Calvert cracks Peterson with an open hand slap.
Calvert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calvert closes the distance and pushes Peterson back into the ropes.
Calvert tries to score a body lock takedown but Peterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peterson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calvert is keeping busy.
Peterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calvert's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calvert drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peterson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Calvert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calvert is breathing heavily.
Peterson gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson misses with a knee to the head.
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson Calvert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calvert throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson instigates a clinch.
Peterson taking a breather.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Calvert is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peterson scores a nice knee to the body.
Calvert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
Calvert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peterson breaks the clinch.
Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Calvert is looking to take this one to the mat.
Peterson stalling in the clinch.
Calvert tries to stall but Peterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Calvert tries to stall but Peterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
Peterson trying to land knees to the body.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calvert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson forces Calvert back against the ropes and clinches.
A short right from Peterson.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Peterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calvert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson has Calvert pressed against the ropes, preventing Calvert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Calvert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peterson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Peterson.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson crunches a lovely knee into Calvert's ribcage.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peterson wants to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands a left hand.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calvert misses with a body kick.
Peterson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Peterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Calvert to the mat! Calvert manages to get full guard.
Peterson is standing up over Calvert. Calvert looks to escape but Peterson dives into side control.
Peterson happy to just control the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Calvert wants to get back to his feet but Peterson is dominant here and he's now got Calvert's back!
I would not like to be Calvert right now.
Calvert is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is riding his opponent, not letting Calvert buck him off.
Calvert is trying to get back to his feet but Peterson has full control of the position and if anything, Calvert has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Calvert is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Peterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Peterson 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Calvert throws a wild body kick that Peterson sees coming a mile off.
Peterson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Peterson slips a straight right by Calvert.
Peterson gets a clinch.
Peterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calvert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calvert looking to slow down the pace here.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Calvert misses with a two punch combination.
Peterson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Calvert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Peterson feints the counter takedown.
Calvert closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Calvert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calvert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Calvert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peterson lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson pulls guard effortlessly.
Calvert won't allow Peterson to sweep him here.
Calvert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peterson is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calvert won't allow Peterson to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calvert is looking to stand up but Peterson won't let him.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calvert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Peterson tries to counter it with a takedown but Calvert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Calvert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Calvert scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson Calvert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson moves into range and clinches up with Calvert.
Calvert jumps guard but Peterson stands there with Calvert around his waist. Calvert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greg Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson Calvert is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson jumps into guard, dragging Calvert to the mat.
Calvert tries to stand but Peterson is controlling from the bottom.
Peterson has control of Calvert's left arm, preventing Calvert from doing any damage.
Calvert would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Greg Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson is looking to stand up but Calvert isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calvert throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson closes the distance and pushes Calvert back into the ropes.
Peterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calvert.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Calvert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Calvert controls the action.
Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson blocks a head kick by Calvert.
Peterson rushes Calvert and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a knee strike.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Calvert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calvert with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Calvert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Calvert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calvert backwards.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calvert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calvert wants to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Calvert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calvert has had enough of the clinch but Peterson keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Calvert breaks from the clinch.
Calvert moves into range and clinches up with Peterson.
Peterson breaks the clinch.
Calvert clinches up against the ropes.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Calvert gets tackled into the ropes by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
Calvert jumps guard and drags Peterson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Peterson stands and steps away. Calvert gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Peterson gets a clinch.
Peterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calvert.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson stalls.
Well,Calvert is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson pushes Calvert back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson manages to break the clinch.
Calvert misses with a two punch combination.
Peterson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Calvert moves into range and clinches up with Peterson.
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson darts in and clinches Calvert up against the ropes.
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 pushes Calvert back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
Peterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peterson manages to break the clinch.
Calvert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson.
Peterson clinches up against the ropes.
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson drives through and clinches with Calvert against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Calvert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Calvert has managed to clinch.
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Calvert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peterson.
Peterson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Peterson connects with a high kick.
Calvert throws a series of punches but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson rushes Calvert and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
Peterson missing with knees to the body.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson Calvert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Calvert working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Greg Peterson!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Greg Peterson!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Greg Peterson!
Greg Peterson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Abubazi (ranked 5242 p4p, 555 weight class) and Myles Storm (ranked 5262 p4p, 557 weight class). Abubazi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Israeli National Anthem . Kareem Abubazi looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Kareem Abubazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Storm!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Abubazi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Storm shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Abubazi's guard.
Storm trying to control but Abubazi is working from the bottom.
Abubazi looking for a sweep. Not yet Abubazi, not yet.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Abubazi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm slips nicely into half guard.
Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Abubazi defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Storm prevents Abubazi from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abubazi is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Storm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abubazi is just riding it out for now. Storm eventually gives up the hold.
Abubazi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Storm trying to control from half guard but Abubazi is working away.
Storm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abubazi trying to control here.
Storm is working for a kimura but Abubazi is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Storm is working for a kimura but Abubazi is defending it quite comfortably.
Storm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abubazi is just riding it out for now. Storm eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abubazi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Storm.
Storm is trying to work for a kimura but Abubazi is defending well.
Abubazi is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Abubazi defends the submission attempt.
Abubazi is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.
Storm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Storm wants to control but Abubazi is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abubazi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abubazi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm has gone for a leg lock! Abubazi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Storm's guard.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abubazi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abubazi trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm is trying to keep Abubazi in close.
Storm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Storm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abubazi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Storm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Storm is thwarting Abubazi's attempts to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abubazi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Storm.
Storm is looking for a kimura here.
Storm wants to free his trapped foot but Abubazi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Storm is looking for a kimura but Abubazi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Storm to get the leverage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Storm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abubazi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Storm.
Storm wants to work for an arm triangle but Abubazi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abubazi won't allow Storm to pass to mount.
Storm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abubazi is just riding it out for now. Storm eventually gives up the hold.
Storm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Storm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abubazi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Storm trying to work for an americana but Abubazi has managed to regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Storm drops back looking for a leg! Abubazi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abubazi manages to kick Storm off! Storm jumps back into Abubazi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Abubazi shows good takedown defense.
Abubazi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Storm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abubazi's waist but Abubazi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Storm off to one side.
Abubazi shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Storm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Storm looking to score a takedown here. Abubazi is defending well but Storm drives through and ends up in Abubazi's guard.
Storm slips nicely into half guard.
Storm is looking for a kimura here.
Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Abubazi defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm trying to control from half guard but Abubazi is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm wants to work for an arm triangle but Abubazi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Storm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abubazi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Storm seems to be looking for submissions.
Storm is working for a submission of some sort.
Storm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abubazi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Abubazi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abubazi.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Abubazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Abubazi is keeping the position.
Abubazi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Storm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Storm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Storm pushing down on Abubazi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm trying to mount his opponent but Abubazi defends it.
Storm wants to control but Abubazi is keeping him busy.
Myles Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Storm is working for a kimura but Abubazi is defending it quite comfortably.
Storm is stalling here. Abubazi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Storm seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Abubazi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Storm is trying to control Abubazi's posture but Abubazi avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
Storm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Storm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abubazi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abubazi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Storm is trying to control the position but Abubazi postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Storm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abubazi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Storm working for a triangle but Abubazi defends it easily.
Abubazi wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Storm trying to control the position.
Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abubazi defends it easily.
Storm is trying to keep Abubazi in close.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Storm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abubazi is aware though and is defending well.
Abubazi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abubazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Abubazi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. Abubazi tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Abubazi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kareem Abubazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Storm.
That's eight 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.
Abubazi shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Storm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abubazi but Abubazi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Storm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Storm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Storm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Storm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Abubazi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Storm is trying to get an arm triangle but Abubazi is defending well.
Myles Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm looking to control but Abubazi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myles Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Storm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Myles Storm!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Myles Storm!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Myles Storm!
Myles Storm wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Petersen (ranked 6729 p4p, 585 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 3941 p4p, 383 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.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 Rio de Janeiro, Martin Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen looks to land a body kick but Balboa moved away.
Balboa gets the takedown into side control.
Balboa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Petersen!
Petersen is in a horrible position here. Balboa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Balboa working Petersen over with strikes here.
It looks like Martin Petersen has been cut.
Balboa controlling his opponent.
Petersen tries to hold on but Balboa postures up.
Balboa looking to control but Petersen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Balboa maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Balboa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balboa wants to stand up but Petersen is controlling him.
Petersen postures up and lands a big shot to Balboa's brow.
Balboa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Balboa is trying to improve his position.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petersen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balboa struggling a bit here.
Petersen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balboa, who protects the arm well.
Petersen wants to control but Balboa is keeping him busy.
Petersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Petersen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Petersen lands a head shot.
Petersen works over Balboa's head and body with a nice combination.
Petersen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Martin Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen jabs Balboa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Petersen.
Balboa tries to counter with a clinch but Petersen shakes him off and moves away.
Petersen stuffs the takedown attempt from Balboa. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Petersen misses the target.
Balboa looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Balboa goes for a double leg but Petersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Petersen continues to drive forward.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Petersen misses.
Petersen digs a good hook to Balboa's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Petersen finds it's target.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Balboa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petersen finds it's way round the side to connect with Balboa's head.
Balboa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petersen lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.
Petersen scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petersen!
Balboa is rocked!
Petersen tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petersen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen throws a series of punches but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petersen lands a jab to the nose.
Balboa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petersen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Balboa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Balboa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petersen misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Petersen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petersen tries to land a body kick
and Balboa counters with a shoot takedown. Petersen fights it but they end up in guard.
Balboa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balboa is still trying to improve position.
Balboa throws a big right hand that misses.
Balboa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Balboa throwing strikes but missing.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen is trying to control the position but Balboa postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petersen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balboa.
Balboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Petersen sprawls well. He's pushed Balboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Petersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petersen fails to land with a series of punches.
Balboa drives through with a takedown into Petersen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Petersen wants to get back to his feet but Balboa passes into half guard.
Balboa stands up and beckons Petersen to join him on the feet.
Petersen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petersen as he avoids it easily.
Balboa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen has closed the distance and engaged Balboa in a clinch.
Balboa fails to pull guard.
Balboa has Petersen pressed against the ropes, preventing Petersen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Petersen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petersen is trying to break the clinch but Balboa has him pressed against the ropes.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Petersen won't allow it.
Petersen has had enough of the clinch but Balboa keeps him there for the moment.
Petersen working hard to break the clinch.
Petersen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petersen's efforts to push away.
Petersen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the ropes.
Petersen is trying to break the clinch but Balboa has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Petersen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petersen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Petersen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balboa has him pressed against the ropes.
Balboa is working Petersen over against the ropes.
Balboa prevents Petersen from breaking the clinch.
Petersen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petersen is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Balboa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petersen's efforts to push away.
Balboa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petersen uses from the top position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Petersen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Petersen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Petersen misses with a wild combination.
Petersen dips to his left and cracks Balboa with an uppercut!
Balboa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petersen throws Balboa to one side and escapes!
Balboa moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Petersen tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the ropes.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Petersen holds him up against the ropes and eventually Balboa drops back down to his feet.
Petersen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa wants to stall.
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen sizes up Balboa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petersen gets caught flat footed, as Balboa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Petersen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Balboa is controlling him.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rocky Balboa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Balboa wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petersen is pulling down on Balboa's head to control his posture.
Balboa wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balboa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petersen pushes Balboa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Petersen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Balboa pulls guard effortlessly.
Balboa controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Balboa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen advances to half guard.
Balboa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back!
Petersen is really stuck here.
Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen trying to control but not successfully.
Balboa keeps control of the position as Petersen tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen breaks Balboa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Petersen cracks Balboa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Petersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petersen stands up and beckons Balboa to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petersen is looking to clinch.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Petersen looks to land a combination. Balboa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good standup being displayed there by Petersen as he connects with a hook.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab lands there for Petersen.
A combination from Petersen does no damage.
Petersen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Petersen coming out on top.
Martin Petersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to clinch up.
Balboa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Balboa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa darts in and clinches Petersen up against the ropes.
Petersen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petersen digs a right hand into Balboa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Balboa's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Petersen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balboa with the counter takedown but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balboa.
Martin Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balboa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balboa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Petersen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Balboa tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to keep Balboa in close.
Petersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Balboa trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Balboa won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Balboa wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Balboa eats them both and turns towards Petersen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petersen looks to land a combination but Balboa avoids it well.
A nice side step and Balboa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petersen.
Petersen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Balboa clinches up with Petersen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petersen as Balboa tries to tie him up.
Balboa stalling in the clinch but Petersen improves position.
Balboa has picked Petersen up - he's going for a ride! Balboa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Balboa is very close to passing his half guard.
Rocky Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Petersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balboa wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Petersen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petersen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Martin Petersen!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Martin Petersen!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Martin Petersen!
Martin Petersen wins by unanimous decision!
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