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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Smyth (ranked 5566 p4p, 2260 weight class) and Phoenix Peterson (ranked 550 p4p, 291 weight class). Peterson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Red Nation. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Phoenix Peterson enters the cage!
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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 5 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, William Smyth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phoenix Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson with a hook.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smyth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smyth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smyth showed some decent athleticism there.
Peterson trying to control from the bottom.
Smyth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smyth seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smyth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smyth is keen to just control but Peterson is a slippery customer.
Peterson wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
Smyth throwing shots but Peterson is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Peterson is trying to stand up here but Smyth is controlling him well.
Smyth wants to free his trapped foot but Peterson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smyth content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peterson takes a swing at Smyth's ribcage but misses.
Smyth misses with a takedown attempt - Peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peterson misses with a hook.
We've been told by Smyth's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Smyth saw that one coming.
Peterson scores with a body shot.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Smyth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Peterson manages to circle out of the way.
Peterson throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peterson.
A jab from Peterson finds it's way through Smyth's defenses.
Smyth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smyth is in Peterson's guard.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Smyth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smyth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peterson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard but Smyth has mounted him!
Peterson can't escape the position.
Smyth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smyth prevents Peterson from getting the reversal.
Smyth stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Smyth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peterson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Smyth drags him back down.
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smyth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peterson struggling a bit here.
Smyth takes a little break here. Peterson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Smyth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Peterson finds it's way through Smyth's defenses.
Smyth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Peterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smyth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Peterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smyth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
A low kick lands for Peterson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smyth.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peterson! But no joy.
Peterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smyth. That did some damage!
Peterson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Peterson leaves Smyth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smyth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Peterson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smyth avoids a kick to the body.
Smyth closes the distance and clinches up with Peterson, looking for a takedown. Smyth pushes Peterson against the cage but Peterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smyth is defended easily by Peterson.
Smyth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peterson tries a head kick but it misses.
William Smyth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phoenix Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smyth. That did some damage!
Smyth goes for a double leg but Peterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peterson continues to drive forward.
The referee calls for Peterson to work.
Smyth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smyth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smyth somewhat.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Smyth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smyth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Smyth with that takedown attempt.
Smyth shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peterson.
Peterson throws a right and a left that Smyth avoids nicely.
Smyth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smyth.
Peterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Smyth throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
Smyth looking to score a takedown here. Peterson is defending well but Smyth drives through and ends up in Peterson's guard.
Peterson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peterson lands a jab to Smyth's midsection.
Peterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smyth fails with a takedown attempt.
Smyth looking to score a takedown here. Peterson is defending well but Smyth drives through and ends up in Peterson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is pulling down on Smyth's head. It's preventing any offense from Smyth, at least for the moment.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smyth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smyth is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.
Peterson looking to control.
Peterson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Peterson being controlled here, momentarily.
Smyth prevents Peterson from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peterson looking to control but Smyth passes into half guard.
Smyth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Peterson is doing well to control the position and prevent Smyth from advancing to side control.
Peterson wants to improve his position but Smyth is controlling well.
Peterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Peterson misses with a leg kick.
Smyth feinted with a counter takedown.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Smyth's head but Smyth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smyth dives in for a single leg takedown but Peterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smyth takes an elbow to the temple.
Peterson manages to break the clinch.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smyth's sensitive parts.
Smyth dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Smyth's head and hops out.
Smyth shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smyth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson lands a body shot.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peterson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peterson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smyth.
Smyth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson is not content to let Smyth control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson sneaks out the side door and pushes Smyth away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Peterson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smyth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smyth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peterson defends it nicely.
Smyth needs to keep his hands up - Peterson had a free shot at his head there.
Peterson misses with a two punch combination.
Peterson throws a good cross that connects.
Peterson lands with a kick to the temple. Smyth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Peterson.
Smyth is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smyth if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Smyth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Smyth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Peterson manages to circle out of the way.
Smyth seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Smyth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smyth drives through with a takedown into Peterson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Peterson is looking to stand back up but Smyth counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Peterson.
Peterson tries to roll over but Smyth keeps him under control.
Peterson looking for submissions off his back.
Smyth trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth is looking for a kimura but Peterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smyth to get the leverage.
Peterson tries to roll over but Smyth keeps him under control.
Peterson is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.
Peterson actively working from the bottom here.
William Smyth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Smyth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smyth frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Peterson is trying to reverse the position but instead Smyth has taken his back - oops!
Peterson tries to escape the position.
Smyth tries to get the hooks in deep but Peterson pushed the leg off.
Smyth tightening his grip on Peterson, looking for the choke.
Smyth looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phoenix 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 Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phoenix Peterson!
During a confident post fight interview, Phoenix Peterson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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