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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rohan Peters (ranked 1818 p4p, 4487 weight class) and Davion Mccall (ranked 224 p4p, 473 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm 21 200 4 - 2 - 0 |
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189 cm 22 191 3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt World class boxer Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Counter fighter Determined |
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rohan Peters! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davion Mccall! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peters keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Peters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mccall. Mccall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peters stuns Mccall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mccall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Peters. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peters. The crowd cheers as Peters lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mccall doesn't seem phased though. Mccall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peters lands a nice hook to Mccall's body. Mccall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Peters!
Mccall fails with the takedown and Mccall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mccall misses with a takedown and Peters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rohan Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davion Mccall.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Peters lands a jab to the nose. Peters moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Mccall shoots in looking for a takedown. Peters tries to sprawl out of it but Mccall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Peters lands a glancing blow to the side of Mccall's head. Peters ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Mccall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Peters to counter with a crisp jab. Mccall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mccall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mccall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mccall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Peters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Peters scores with a jab to the body. Peters lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Peters throws a shot to the body.
Mccall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peters finds it's way round the side to connect with Mccall's head. Mccall misses with a takedown and Peters counters with a nice body shot. Peters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Peters lands a nice hook to Mccall's body. Mccall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Peters lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Peters tests Mccall's chin there with a solid looking shot. Peters thuds his right hand into Mccall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Rohan Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Peters's corner calls for a 1-2. Peters obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rohan Peters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Peters lands a jab. A cross from Peters lands. Peters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mccall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Peters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mccall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Peters lands a body shot.
Peters digs a good hook to Mccall's body.
Peters cracks Mccall with a good jab. Mccall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peters is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Peters scores with a decent looking hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Peters thuds a left hand into Mccall's body. Peters moves into range and connects with a jab. Peters pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mccall back to the cage. Peters follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Peters bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mccall's head backwards. Mccall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice takedown defense from Peters. No joy for Mccall on that attempt. Mccall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mccall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peters to score with a decent uppercut. Peters scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Peters sizes up Mccall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Peters scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jab by Peters. Peters scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mccall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mccall takes one on the button. Mccall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Peters fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rohan Peters dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Peters jabs Mccall to the body, keeping him at a distance. Mccall with a poor takedown and Peters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mccall drives through with a takedown into Peters's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Peters looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mccall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Peters trying to control here.
Peters tries to roll over but Mccall keeps him under control. Peters controlling the position for now. Mccall is taking a breather. Peters says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peters is looking for a sweep. Mccall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Peters is staying active underneath Mccall, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Peters is looking for a sweep. Mccall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mccall controlling the action here. Peters trying to control from the bottom.
Peters is concentrating on defense, preventing Mccall from advancing position. Mccall is looking to take a break and control but Peters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Peters is looking for a sweep. Mccall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Peters keeps control of the position for the meantime. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mccall trying to control the action but Peters is working from the bottom.
 The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Peters lands with a nice body punch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Peters connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mccall momentarily.
Peters fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Mccall fails with a takedown attempt. Mccall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Mccall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Mccall fails with the takedown and Peters counters with a stiff right hand. Rohan Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davion Mccall. Mccall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Peters dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Peters lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mccall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Peters stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Peters lands a nice shot to the body.
Mccall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mccall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Mccall sitting in guard here, content to control. Peters pulls Mccall in to control the position. Peters working a defensive guard here.
Peters wants to sweep but no luck. Peters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peters keeping moving, preventing Mccall from controlling successfully. Peters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mccall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Mccall is fighting to break Peters's control of his arms but Peters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
 The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Peters connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Mccall takes a body punch but keeps moving. Peters scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mccall in his tracks. Peters scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jab from Peters. Peters with a jab. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mccall is defended easily by Peters. Peters scores with the left hand. Mccall knows he should have avoided that one. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rohan Peters dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Peters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mccall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Peters works Mccall's body with a nice hook. Peters lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Peters lands a lovely overhand right. Peters throws a good cross that connects.
Mccall shoots in for a double leg but Peters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Peters fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Mccall with a poor takedown and Peters counters with a stiff right hand. Mccall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Peters.
 It looks like Davion Mccall has been cut. 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! Nice shot by Peters. Peters stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Rohan Peters is winning the standup battle so far. Mccall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Peters cracks a nice hook into Mccall's ribs. Peters uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mccall has time to react.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Peters works over Mccall's head and body with a nice combination. Mccall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mccall there as he acknowledges the shot. Mccall shoots in looking for a takedown but Peters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mccall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Rohan Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davion Mccall. Peters uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mccall has time to react.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mccall. Mccall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Peters is trying to get back to half guard. Peters struggling a bit here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Peters is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mccall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Peters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mccall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Mccall trying to control the action but Peters is working from the bottom. Peters takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Peters can't do much from the bottom here. Peters is not content to let Mccall control the position. Mccall cracks Peters with an elbow. That is naaassty.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mccall throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Davion Mccall has got the better of the ground game so far. Peters struggling a bit here. Peters is looking to regain half guard here but Mccall keeps moving and retains side control. You can see the frustration on Peters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Peters keeping his opponent close. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. You can see the frustration on Peters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
 That's four 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. Mccall trying to control the position but Peters is working away. Mccall landing a few strikes. Mccall cracks Peters with a big right hand but Peters just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Peters tries to bench press Mccall off him but Mccall keeps the position. Mccall is looking to take a break and control but Peters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mccall controls the position from side control. Mccall trying to control the position but Peters is working away.
And that's the end of the fight! Rohan Peters showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peters, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rohan Peters!
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