PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alexander Gruzdev (ranked 2710 p4p, 66 weight class) and George Peterson (ranked 20427 p4p, 235 weight class). Peterson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rhyme Asylum - Poison Penmanship kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Gruzdev
vs
Peterson

190 cm
27
250 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

200 cm
25
280 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

World class boxer
Granite chin

World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Gruzdev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gruzdev misses the shot to the body.
Peterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gruzdev moves out of range of the strikes.
Gruzdev misses with a straight left.
Gruzdev misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peterson.
Gruzdev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peterson misses with the combination.
Gruzdev is looking to counter punch.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson lands a body shot.
Gruzdev tries to bum rush Peterson with a series of wild strikes but Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Gruzdev misses its intended target.
Gruzdev moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peterson.
Peterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruzdev throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peterson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gruzdev throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
Gruzdev throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
Gruzdev is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Peterson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson connects with a body shot.
Peterson lands a leg kick that knocks Gruzdev off balance momentarily.
Gruzdev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzdev ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Gruzdev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Peterson.
Gruzdev throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzdev with a jab.
Peterson lands a head kick!
Peterson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Peterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peterson throws a hook but Gruzdev blocks it.
Gruzdev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Peterson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev checks a leg kick.
Gruzdev misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Gruzdev misses its intended target.
Gruzdev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peterson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gruzdev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gruzdev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gruzdev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gruzdev misses with a wild body shot.
Gruzdev tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Peterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gruzdev throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
Gruzdev slips under a jab from Peterson.
Gruzdev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gruzdev throws a combination that misses
and Peterson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gruzdev checks a leg kick.
Jab from Peterson.
Gruzdev throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
A little jabbing left from Peterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Gruzdev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Peterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gruzdev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzdev tries to bum rush Peterson with a series of wild strikes but Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gruzdev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gruzdev throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Gruzdev has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
Gruzdev lands a shoulder strike.
Gruzdev looking to slow down the pace here.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gruzdev's elbow.
Gruzdev trying to stall but Peterson improves his position.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzdev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gruzdev misses with the head strike.
Gruzdev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Peterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gruzdev throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.

Gruzdev breaks from the clinch.
Gruzdev throws an off balance right hand
and Peterson counters with a nice body shot.
Gruzdev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gruzdev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gruzdev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gruzdev lands with a shot to the body.
Peterson lands a body shot.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruzdev.
Peterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gruzdev. Gruzdev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Gruzdev.
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruzdev moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev cracks Peterson with an open hand slap.
Gruzdev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Peterson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gruzdev counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Gruzdev misses.
Peterson unleashes a big counter combination but Gruzdev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gruzdev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peterson.
Peterson throws a lazy body kick
and Gruzdev counters with a two punch combo.
Gruzdev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson misses with a head kick.
Peterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson throws a front kick aimed at Gruzdev's knee but Gruzdev avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Peterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gruzdev doesn't seem phased though.
Peterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gruzdev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gruzdev lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Gruzdev. Beautiful body shot.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Gruzdev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gruzdev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peterson thinks about the counter body kick.
George Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping body kick lands there for Peterson.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gruzdev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
Peterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Peterson looks to land a body kick but Gruzdev moved away.
Peterson cracks the inside of Gruzdev's front leg.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Gruzdev sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gruzdev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Peterson clobbers Gruzdev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gruzdev looks to land a left hand but Peterson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Peterson.
Peterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Gruzdev misses the target.
Gruzdev just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruzdev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gruzdev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gruzdev looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson throws a combination. Gruzdev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gruzdev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Peterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gruzdev just misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peterson.
Peterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peterson lands a nice looking body kick.
Peterson lands with a slapping head kick.
George Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson tests Gruzdev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peterson throws a hook but Gruzdev avoids it easily.
Gruzdev is looking to wear down Peterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Gruzdev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gruzdev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Gruzdev back against the ropes.
Gruzdev has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Gruzdev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruzdev misses the jab.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Gruzdev scores with a punch to the head.
Gruzdev throws a sloppy body shot
and Peterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gruzdev wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
George 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for George Peterson!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for George Peterson!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for George Peterson!

George Peterson wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking George Peterson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Alexander Gruzdev was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn! My face feels like it has been molded by bricks!'.