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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 1243 p4p, 1790 weight class) and Phoenix Peterson (ranked 163 p4p, 228 weight class). Peterson has chosen Bulls On Parade- Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. Marco Bjurstrom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phoenix Peterson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phoenix Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bjurstrom tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjurstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Bjurstrom with that takedown attempt.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Bjurstrom moved away.
Peterson throws out a leg kick but Bjurstrom moves out of range and Peterson only half commits.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bjurstrom is defended easily by Peterson.
Bjurstrom blocks a leg kick.
Bjurstrom defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand.
Bjurstrom gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Bjurstrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Bjurstrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peterson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjurstrom lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjurstrom lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bjurstrom leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bjurstrom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bjurstrom's defenses.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom lands an uppercut.
Bjurstrom wants a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peterson throws an elbow but misses.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Bjurstrom blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
Bjurstrom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson stops a takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bjurstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bjurstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Bjurstrom.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peterson is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Bjurstrom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson throws an elbow but it misses.
Bjurstrom misses with the head strike.
Bjurstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bjurstrom's brow.
Peterson lands an elbow inside.
Bjurstrom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peterson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peterson looking to throw knees to the head but Bjurstrom is blocking nicely.
Peterson is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
Bjurstrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Bjurstrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bjurstrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peterson after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Bjurstrom.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Bjurstrom avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Bjurstrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bjurstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bjurstrom wants to take the fight to the mat but Peterson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Peterson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bjurstrom is keeping busy.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bjurstrom avoids it.
Peterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bjurstrom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Peterson.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjurstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Bjurstrom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peterson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom avoiding damage as Peterson throws knees to the body.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bjurstrom can't get the takedown.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bjurstrom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bjurstrom managing to block the knees to the body from Peterson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bjurstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson cracks Bjurstrom with an open hand slap.
Bjurstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Bjurstrom scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bjurstrom wants to pass the guard but Peterson is defending well.
Peterson wants to stand back up but Bjurstrom manages to pass into side control.
Bjurstrom is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Peterson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom wants to control for a moment but Peterson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is not content to let Bjurstrom control the position.
Bjurstrom controlling the action here.
Bjurstrom wants to advance to full mount but Peterson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
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.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Bjurstrom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterson has closed the distance and engaged Bjurstrom in a clinch.
Peterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bjurstrom blocks it with crossed arms.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bjurstrom wants the takedown. Peterson is fighting it off but Bjurstrom persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Peterson's guard against the cage.
Bjurstrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now.
Bjurstrom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peterson has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peterson postures up.
Bjurstrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peterson is aware though and is defending well.
Peterson stands and steps away. Bjurstrom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice jab there from Peterson.
Phoenix Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Bjurstrom misses with a few strikes there.
Bjurstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson works over Bjurstrom's head and body with a nice combination.
Bjurstrom gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
Peterson stalling in the clinch but Bjurstrom improves position.
Bjurstrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Bjurstrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peterson after a bit of a struggle.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bjurstrom wants to take the fight to the mat but Peterson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Bjurstrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
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.
Peterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bjurstrom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bjurstrom.
Peterson prevents the takedown attempt.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjurstrom.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Bjurstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bjurstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Bjurstrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Peterson pushes Bjurstrom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjurstrom blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Bjurstrom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peterson is keeping busy.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bjurstrom's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom working aggressively here.
Bjurstrom blocks an uppercut.
Peterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bjurstrom blocks it with crossed arms.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjurstrom is trying to drag Peterson to the mat but Peterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom blocks an uppercut.
Bjurstrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjurstrom.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Peterson tries a knee to the head but Bjurstrom blocks it.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peterson is looking to control Bjurstrom's arms but Bjurstrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peterson has his back to the cage.
Bjurstrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjurstrom or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to work over Bjurstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjurstrom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Bjurstrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peterson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjurstrom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
Peterson looking to throw knees to the head but Bjurstrom is blocking nicely.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjurstrom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 tries a knee to the head but Bjurstrom blocks it.
Peterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bjurstrom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjurstrom can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Bjurstrom blocks the elbow strike.
Peterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bjurstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bjurstrom tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bjurstrom throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjurstrom.
Peterson works on Bjurstrom's body with a couple of short punches.
Peterson gets underhooks to prevent Bjurstrom's takedown attempt.
Peterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bjurstrom avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Bjurstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Bjurstrom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Bjurstrom wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peterson.
Peterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Bjurstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
A short left from Bjurstrom.
Peterson misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bjurstrom throws the kick towards the body but Peterson avoids it.
Bjurstrom forces Peterson back against the cage and clinches.
Bjurstrom wants to take the fight to the mat but Peterson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses.
Peterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bjurstrom is defending well for now.
Peterson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bjurstrom takes an elbow to the temple.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjurstrom's elbow.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bjurstrom tries for a takedown but Peterson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson tries to work over Bjurstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjurstrom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peterson.
Peterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bjurstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Bjurstrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bjurstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Peterson lands an elbow that stopped Bjurstrom in his tracks for a moment.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Bjurstrom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is looking to control Bjurstrom's arms but Bjurstrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peterson has his back to the cage.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bjurstrom's defenses.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjurstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Bjurstrom gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bjurstrom turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bjurstrom manages to end up in side control.
Bjurstrom in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peterson is trying to buck Bjurstrom off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson throws a jab when Bjurstrom was well out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bjurstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Peterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bjurstrom is defending well for now.
Bjurstrom is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bjurstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
Peterson leaves Bjurstrom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peterson thuds his right hand into Bjurstrom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Peterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Bjurstrom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bjurstrom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bjurstrom throws a big counter combination but Peterson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bjurstrom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson lands a knee to the head.
Bjurstrom looking to slow down the pace here.
Bjurstrom misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bjurstrom working aggressively here.
Bjurstrom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peterson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjurstrom.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Bjurstrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bjurstrom avoids a wild elbow strike from Peterson.
Peterson pushes Bjurstrom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bjurstrom tries for a takedown but Peterson manages to get underhooks.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Peterson lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjurstrom controls his hands.
Peterson stops a takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
Peterson tries a knee to the head but Bjurstrom blocks it.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson has Bjurstrom pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Bjurstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom goes for a takedown attempt but Peterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Peterson clobbers Bjurstrom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bjurstrom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peterson swivels and escapes.
Bjurstrom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Bjurstrom tries to move into range but Peterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bjurstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a leg kick
and Bjurstrom counters with a straight right hand.
Bjurstrom checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peterson lands with a kick to the temple. Bjurstrom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bjurstrom gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
Bjurstrom is trying to drag Peterson to the mat but Peterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bjurstrom goes for a takedown attempt but Peterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peterson is looking to chop away at Bjurstrom's legs.
Peterson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bjurstrom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Peterson scores with a hook to the body. Bjurstrom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bjurstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson tries to counter with a clinch but Bjurstrom shakes him off and moves away.
Peterson leaves Bjurstrom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bjurstrom keeps the fight on the outside.
Peterson rushes Bjurstrom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjurstrom controls his hands.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjurstrom lands a right hand.
Peterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bjurstrom leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bjurstrom blocks an elbow strike.
Bjurstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Bjurstrom pushes Peterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjurstrom's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marco Bjurstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjurstrom wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phoenix Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peterson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phoenix Peterson!
Phoenix Peterson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
61% |
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