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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darrel Petersen (ranked 2109 p4p, 2537 weight class) and Khalid Mamedov (ranked 271 p4p, 328 weight class). Khalid Mamedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darrel Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Khalid Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mamedov's guard.
Mamedov is looking for a triangle but Petersen pushes his legs off easily.
Mamedov wants to get back to his feet but Petersen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Mamedov.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Mamedov keeps moving.
Petersen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mamedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mamedov is controlling Petersen's posture.
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petersen stops Mamedov from standing up.
Mamedov trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Petersen postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petersen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mamedov is fending him off so far but Petersen persists. Nope, Mamedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Petersen lands a body shot.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Mamedov.
A counter left hand to the body from Petersen misses its target.
Petersen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petersen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mamedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen wants to control but Mamedov is keeping him busy.
Mamedov is looking to reverse the position.
Petersen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mamedov down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen scoring with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mamedov.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mamedov tries to improve position but can't.
Mamedov is still trying to improve position.
Petersen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Petersen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mamedov is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Petersen misses with the ground and pound.
Petersen throws an elbow but Mamedov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep.
Mamedov is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mamedov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Petersen's guard! Nice work there by Mamedov!
Mamedov trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Mamedov advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petersen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamedov.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Mamedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrel Petersen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Mamedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Petersen's head.
It looks like Darrel Petersen has been cut.
Petersen lands a glancing blow to the side of Mamedov's head.
Mamedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersen has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Petersen.
Petersen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mamedov backwards.
Mamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersen's elbow.
Petersen blocks a body shot from Mamedov.
Mamedov can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Petersen tries to work over Mamedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petersen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mamedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petersen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mamedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
Petersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamedov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Petersen on the inside.
Mamedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamedov can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Petersen.
Petersen digs a right hand into Mamedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mamedov's gas tank.
Petersen scores with a shoulder strike.
Petersen lands a nice uppercut.
Mamedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamedov digs a right hand into Petersen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petersen's gas tank.
Petersen tightens his grip and picks Mamedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Mamedov manages to land in guard.
Mamedov looking to control.
Petersen passes Mamedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petersen seems to be working for a kimura but Mamedov defends the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petersen lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamedov is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Mamedov defends it.
Mamedov is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamedov wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mamedov controlling the position for now.
Petersen controlling the pace.
Mamedov trying to control here.
Mamedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petersen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Mamedov defending well.
Mamedov trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mamedov wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petersen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mamedov is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen won't let Mamedov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Petersen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mamedov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
A nice elbow there by Petersen.
Mamedov is looking to get to half guard.
Mamedov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Petersen cracks Mamedov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mamedov is looking to get to half guard.
Mamedov tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Petersen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen controlling from mount.
And that is 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.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamedov.
Petersen tests Mamedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petersen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen lands a nice hook to Mamedov's body. Mamedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Mamedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petersen. Petersen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petersen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Petersen to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mamedov takes one to the side of the head.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Petersen ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen slips a jab from Mamedov.
Petersen lands with a hook. Mamedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
Mamedov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mamedov misses with a looping left.
Mamedov throws out a loose jab but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamedov throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.
Petersen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Darrel Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersen's elbow.
Mamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersen's elbow.
Petersen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mamedov tries to work over Petersen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
Mamedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mamedov works on Petersen's body with a couple of short punches.
Mamedov can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Petersen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Mamedov avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage.
Petersen scores with a hook to the body.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
Petersen gets through Mamedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petersen misses with the head strike.
Petersen blocks a body shot from Mamedov.
Petersen has a couple of punches blocked by Mamedov.
A short left from Petersen.
Mamedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petersen lands a nice uppercut.
Mamedov tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
Petersen misses with a body punch.
Mamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
Petersen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen wants a takedown but no success here.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
Darrel Petersen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersen's elbow.
Mamedov tries to work over Petersen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Petersen - that landed with a thud.
Petersen has Mamedov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Petersen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mamedov tumbling to the mat - Petersen dives into Mamedov's guard.
Petersen postures up and lands a big shot to Mamedov's brow.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamedov is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov looking to control.
Petersen works over Mamedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mamedov's guard.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Mamedov is defending the position.
Petersen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamedov tries to kick Petersen off but Petersen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mamedov is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
Petersen is working for a kimura but Mamedov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Petersen working over Mamedov with some ground and pound. Mamedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petersen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mamedov's head.
Petersen slips a nice elbow through Mamedov's hands, connecting with Mamedov's forehead.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen winds up and cracks Mamedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov gets full guard.
Mamedov is looking to stand up but Petersen isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrel Petersen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Darrel Petersen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
Petersen slips a straight right by Mamedov.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Petersen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mamedov defending against the ground and pound.
Mamedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Petersen trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Mamedov is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to control but Mamedov is keeping him busy.
Mamedov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Petersen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petersen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mamedov is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen wants to control for a moment but Mamedov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mamedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Mamedov is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mamedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
Petersen is thwarting Mamedov's attempts to control the position.
Petersen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mamedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mamedov trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mamedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Darrel Petersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Petersen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mamedov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mamedov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mamedov cracks Petersen with a solid left hand.
Mamedov trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Mamedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mamedov wants to control for a moment but Petersen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamedov drops an elbow to the side of Petersen's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Darrel Petersen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darrel Petersen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mamedov looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Jab by Mamedov.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamedov.
Petersen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mamedov pushes Petersen off looking to stand but Petersen dives back in and keeps control.
Mamedov wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Mamedov is having none of it.
Mamedov is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Mamedov is working away.
Petersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Mamedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamedov avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen is working for a kimura but Mamedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Mamedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mamedov.
Petersen is fighting to break Mamedov's control of his arms but Mamedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mamedov controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamedov pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khalid Mamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Petersen scores with a hook.
Petersen blocks a jab.
Mamedov throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Petersen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Mamedov there.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
Mamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersen darts in looking for a takedown but Mamedov gets double underhooks and turns Petersen into the cage.
Mamedov tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Petersen.
Mamedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamedov tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
Petersen lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Petersen.
Mamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mamedov regains guard immediately.
Petersen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mamedov pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Mamedov keeps moving.
Mamedov trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen trying to control but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mamedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen passes Mamedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darrel Petersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petersen is keen to just control but Mamedov is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen is working for a kimura but Mamedov is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrel Petersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petersen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Petersen!
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