PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Peterson (ranked 1235 p4p, 3586 weight class) and Chimzat Khamaev (ranked 168 p4p, 398 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade- Rage Against the Machine. Khamaev has chosen Theme Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Peterson
vs
Khamaev

183 cm
24
179
8 - 2 - 0

188 cm
31
170
8 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phoenix Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chimzat Khamaev!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khamaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Khamaev 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.

Khamaev has taken the fight to the clinch.

Khamaev successfully pulls guard.
Khamaev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Peterson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Khamaev looking for subs off his back but Peterson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Khamaev trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Khamaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Peterson seems content to control.

Peterson is looking for a kimura here.
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Khamaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khamaev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peterson is working away from the top position though.
Khamaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.

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.
Khamaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khamaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Khamaev manages to get to full guard.
Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khamaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peterson defends well.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Khamaev is keeping the position.
Khamaev trying to control the position.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamaev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Khamaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Khamaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khamaev wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment.
Khamaev trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Khamaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peterson passes Khamaev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Peterson wants to free his trapped foot but Khamaev is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Khamaev actively working from the bottom here.
Peterson trying to control the action but Khamaev is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Peterson in particular looking to stall.
Peterson passes to full mount!
Peterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Peterson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Khamaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Peterson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Khamaev walks into a left hand.

It looks like Chimzat Khamaev has been cut.
Khamaev avoids the head kick by Peterson.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khamaev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khamaev has time to react.
Khamaev shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khamaev tries to bum rush Peterson with a series of wild strikes but Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peterson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Khamaev takes a step back to recover.
Peterson drops Khamaev with a big left hand! Khamaev is injured, injured bad! Peterson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Peterson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Phoenix Peterson made sure he mentioned Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Chimzat Khamaev spoke after the fight, saying 'I trained so hard for this fight! I’ll be back! Keel everybody!'.