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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Peterson (ranked 5533 p4p, 5859 weight class) and Nicklas Ahlander (ranked 592 p4p, 607 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phoenix Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicklas Ahlander!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahlander defends it nicely.
Ahlander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahlander throws a leg kick
and Peterson counters with a single leg into guard. Ahlander didn't expect that.
Peterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Peterson with a nice head shot there.
Peterson 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.
Peterson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson forces his way into half guard.
Peterson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ahlander is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peterson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Peterson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahlander, as that shot connected.
Peterson tries to clinch but Ahlander is having none of it.
Ahlander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ahlander lands a right hook to the body.
Ahlander misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahlander connects with a body shot.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Ahlander.
Ahlander tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.
Peterson looking to score a takedown here. Ahlander is defending well but Peterson drives through and ends up in Ahlander's guard.
Ahlander is looking to stand back up but Peterson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ahlander.
We've been informed that Ahlander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Peterson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Peterson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Peterson moves into full mount! Ahlander won't be happy about that!
Peterson controlling the pace for now.
Peterson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ahlander tries to buck Peterson off but he can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ahlander getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahlander misses with an uppercut.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Peterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahlander sprawls well. He's pushed Peterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahlander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick from Ahlander is predictable there
and Peterson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ahlander won't be happy with that.
Peterson taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahlander wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A lull in the action here as Peterson stalls from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Peterson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Ahlander lands a really nice looking cross but Peterson seems unphased.
Ahlander misses with an uppercut.
Peterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahlander pinned against the cage. Ahlander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahlander lands a lovely overhand right.
Peterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nicklas Ahlander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahlander sprawls well. Ahlander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlander misses the shot to the body.
Nicklas Ahlander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahlander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahlander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peterson stalling.
Ahlander holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Peterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahlander pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ahlander connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
Ahlander lands a glancing blow to the side of Peterson's head.
Ahlander misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahlander lands a jab to Peterson's midsection.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches up with Ahlander, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes Ahlander against the cage but Ahlander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahlander is looking to chop away at Peterson's legs.
Peterson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ahlander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peterson is defended easily by Ahlander.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahlander has Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahlander digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicklas Ahlander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ahlander throws a leg kick that is checked
and Peterson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Peterson postures up and lands a big shot to Ahlander's brow.
Peterson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peterson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peterson is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahlander wants to get back to his feet but Peterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Peterson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ahlander for as long as he can get away with.
Ahlander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nicklas Ahlander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two 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.
Ahlander tries to land a leg kick but Peterson saw it coming and moves away.
Peterson attempts a counter takedown but Ahlander avoids it well and moves away.
Ahlander misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ahlander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahlander.
Ahlander scores with a punch to the head.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahlander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahlander wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance.
Ahlander throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahlander defends well and Peterson ends up having to push Ahlander into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Peterson wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlander tries to break free but Peterson pushes him back against the cage.
Ahlander digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
Peterson keeps control of Ahlander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahlander pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ahlander is trying to break free.
Peterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahlander's efforts to push away.
Ahlander is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Ahlander can't break the clinch.
Ahlander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson is working for takedown but Ahlander is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahlander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four 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.
Ahlander leaning his opponent against the cage.
Peterson has Ahlander pressed against the cage, preventing Ahlander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahlander is trying to push Peterson away but Peterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ahlander prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Ahlander.
Ahlander can't break the clinch.
Peterson looking for a takedown.
Ahlander tries to circle away but Peterson has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Ahlander.
Peterson has Ahlander pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahlander manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahlander.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicklas Ahlander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahlander 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicklas Ahlander!
A relieved looking Nicklas Ahlander thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Phoenix Peterson was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not saying he cheated, but he cheated.'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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