PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darrel Petersen (ranked 1557 p4p, 205 weight class) and Victor Tellegio (ranked 2164 p4p, 278 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Petersen
vs
Tellegio

182 cm
28
190 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

180 cm
34
198 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darrel Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Tellegio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tellegio.
Petersen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Tellegio.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tellegio throws a head kick that misses.
Tellegio lands a head kick. Petersen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Darrel Petersen has been cut.
Petersen throws a shot to the body.
Tellegio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tellegio lands a leg kick that knocks Petersen off balance momentarily.
Victor Tellegio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tellegio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tellegio throws out a leg kick but Petersen moves out of range and Tellegio only half commits.
Tellegio loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Tellegio scores with a nice head shot.
Tellegio throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
Tellegio throws a head kick but Petersen moves out of range.
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!
Tellegio walks into a jab.
Petersen blocks a low kick nicely.
Tellegio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Petersen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petersen showed some decent athleticism there.
Tellegio tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Tellegio won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellegio moves into full guard.
Tellegio has his hands on Petersen's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Petersen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petersen trying to control but Tellegio is working from the bottom.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tellegio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two 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.
Tellegio is in trouble now - Petersen has advanced to mount!
Tellegio tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen unloading with bombs!
Tellegio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen landing punches.
Petersen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tellegio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Tellegio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tellegio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellegio 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.

Petersen has gone for a leg lock! Tellegio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petersen's guard.

Tellegio stands up over Petersen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tellegio throws a strike but Petersen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Petersen throws a big elbow that misses.
Petersen 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.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Tellegio keeps moving.
Tellegio 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.
Tellegio pulls Petersen in to control the position.
Tellegio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to control but Tellegio is working from the bottom.
Tellegio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petersen working the head and body with strikes.
Tellegio taking some punishment here, with Petersen in his half guard.
Petersen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Petersen working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen lands with a punch from half guard.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tellegio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Petersen connects with a nice short shot to Tellegio's temple.

Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tellegio is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
Tellegio trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Petersen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrel Petersen's cut.
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.

Petersen throws a jab when Tellegio was well out of range.
Tellegio tries a quick counter leg kick but Petersen is wise to it.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Tellegio ducks down to avoid it.
Tellegio scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.

Tellegio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Petersen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petersen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Darrel Petersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petersen trying to control but Tellegio is working from the bottom.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Petersen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellegio trying to control the position.
Tellegio keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen distracts Tellegio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tellegio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellegio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petersen landing with the ground and pound.
Petersen works over Tellegio with some ground and pound from guard.
Petersen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Tellegio keeps moving.
Tellegio looking to control.
Tellegio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tellegio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Tellegio has control of the leg.

Petersen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Tellegio has passed into side control.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen is being controlled here.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Tellegio keeps moving and retains side control.
Tellegio throws a strike aimed at the side of Petersen's head but Petersen avoids it well.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tellegio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tellegio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen wants to control but Tellegio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is not content to let Tellegio control the position.
Tellegio working Petersen over with strikes.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Tellegio is controlling well.
Tellegio stalling away here and it's allowed Petersen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tellegio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tellegio throwing strikes but missing.
Tellegio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Petersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tellegio can do to turn this around?

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.

Petersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petersen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petersen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tellegio trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tellegio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petersen pulls Tellegio in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tellegio wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Tellegio controlling him for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Petersen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darrel Petersen's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Tellegio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tellegio ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Tellegio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick misses from Tellegio.
Petersen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tellegio throws a low kick but Petersen moves out of range easily.
Petersen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tellegio connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petersen.
A combination from Petersen does no damage.
Tellegio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tellegio misses with a hook.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tellegio misses with a low kick.
Petersen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tellegio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellegio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tellegio avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Tellegio misses the jab.
As Tellegio looks to move away, Petersen throws a big counter combo but Tellegio just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen lands with a nice body punch.
Tellegio throws a low kick but Petersen moves out of range easily.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Tellegio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tellegio tries a low kick but Petersen avoids it.
Tellegio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petersen.
Petersen dives in for a single leg takedown but Tellegio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick misses from Tellegio.
Petersen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tellegio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Petersen's head.
Tellegio misses with a left hand
and Petersen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petersen lands a body shot.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown but Tellegio shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrel Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Tellegio.
Tellegio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tellegio can pounce on him.
Tellegio lands a jab.
Tellegio tried to score with a low kick but Petersen checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellegio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petersen's head backwards.
Tellegio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tellegio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petersen.
Tellegio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petersen finds it's way round the side to connect with Tellegio's head.
A big right from Petersen misses.
Tellegio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petersen lands a jab to the nose.
Tellegio throws out a leg kick but Petersen moves out of range and Tellegio only half commits.
That kick from Tellegio tenderised Petersen's leg. Petersen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Tellegio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tellegio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Petersen misses with a takedown attempt - Tellegio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tellegio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tellegio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Tellegio misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tellegio but Tellegio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Tellegio moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Tellegio is predictable there

and Petersen counters with a single leg into guard. Tellegio didn't expect that.
Tellegio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tellegio being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tellegio's guard.
Tellegio is looking to improve his position.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Tellegio is defending the position.
Victor Tellegio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tellegio trying to control but Petersen postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Tellegio is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Tellegio defends it.
Darrel Petersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tellegio trying to control here.
Tellegio has hold of Petersen's hands but Petersen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Petersen lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Tellegio.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Petersen!