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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson has chosen Keine Lust as his entrance music. John Peterson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Laurent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laurent.
Peterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laurent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laurent somewhat.
Laurent looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Peterson!
Laurent throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Laurent throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound.
Laurent lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Peterson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Laurent lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Peterson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Laurent tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Laurent there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Laurent.
Poor strikes thrown by Laurent there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Laurent unloads with some shots from mount but Peterson bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laurent misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Laurent sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Laurent misses with a head shot.
Laurent 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.
Laurent throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Laurent looking to finish with strikes here!
Laurent connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laurent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peterson trying desperately to get to his feet.
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.
Peterson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Laurent.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound.
Laurent looking to ground and pound but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Peterson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Laurent.
Laurent looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Laurent is breathing heavily.
Laurent thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Laurent with shots to the head and body - Peterson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Laurent looking to ground and pound but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Peterson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Laurent throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurent landing strikes, looking to finish!
Peterson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Laurent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A nice elbow there by Laurent.
Poor strikes thrown by Laurent there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Laurent landing strikes from the mount and Peterson is in trouble!
Laurent lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Laurent sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Laurent throwing strikes here but Peterson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Laurent misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Laurent throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurent looking to ground and pound but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Laurent looking to ground and pound but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Laurent thowing shots but they're missing.
Peterson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Laurent throws some wild stikes that Peterson manages to avoid easily.
Peterson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The referee warns Peterson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Laurent there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Laurent dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Peterson throws a hook but Laurent avoids it easily.
Peterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Laurent takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Peterson misses with the combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Peterson. Laurent shrugs it off though.
Laurent shoots for a double leg takedown but Peterson sprawls well. He's pushed Laurent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Peterson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Laurent.
Laurent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Dick Laurent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Laurent shoots for a takedown but Peterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Laurent.
Peterson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Laurent is controlling him well.
Peterson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laurent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson prevents Laurent from improving position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laurent.
Laurent in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Peterson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Laurent misses with the ground and pound.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laurent feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Peterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laurent.
Laurent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laurent thows a big elbow that misses.
Laurent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now.
Laurent postures up in Peterson's guard and throws a big left but Peterson blocks it.
Laurent is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.
Laurent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peterson wants to stand up but Laurent is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laurent closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peterson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Laurent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson scores with a leg kick.
Peterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laurent's sensitive parts.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
Laurent takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peterson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laurent's head.
It looks like Dick Laurent has been cut.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Peterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laurent momentarily.
Laurent tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laurent's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laurent crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Peterson - the referee stops the clock and Laurent gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Peterson. Laurent manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laurent's calf.
Laurent takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laurent takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Peterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laurent avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a slapping head kick.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Laurent shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Peterson.
Peterson swinging wildly here.
Peterson takes a swing at Laurent's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Laurent's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Laurent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Laurent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peterson's waist but Peterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laurent off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Peterson. No joy for Laurent on that attempt.
Peterson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laurent's head.
Laurent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laurent rather than just go for the knockout.
Laurent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Laurent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Laurent avoids them all with ease.
Peterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laurent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laurent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peterson.
Good leg kick by Peterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Peterson throws a nice head kick!
Peterson scores with a push kick.
Laurent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laurent circles away quickly and effectively.
Laurent sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Peterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peterson scores with a leg kick.
John Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Peterson.
John Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Peterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laurent decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Peterson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laurent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson pushes Laurent off looking to stand but Laurent dives back in and keeps control.
Laurent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peterson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laurent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laurent.
Laurent fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laurent stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laurent manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Peterson. Laurent shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Peterson. That's going to slow Laurent down.
Laurent slips under a jab.
Laurent will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Laurent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily.
Peterson lands a head kick. Laurent smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Peterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laurent manages to avoid it.
Peterson lands a head kick. Laurent smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Peterson.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Peterson slams his shin into Laurent's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson punishes Laurent's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurent tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Peterson.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laurent's sensitive parts.
Peterson scores with a head kick.
Peterson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Laurent.
Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A good leg kick by Peterson.
Peterson takes a swing at Laurent's ribcage but misses.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laurent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to avoid it but Laurent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peterson to the ground. Peterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peterson throws a leg kick which misses Laurent's front leg but catches the back leg as Laurent tries to avoid it.
Peterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peterson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peterson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Peterson leaves Laurent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
John 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Peterson!
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