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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arlindo Moralles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Keine Lust. John Peterson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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174 cm
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165 lbs
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172 cm
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173 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arlindo Moralles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Peterson! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Moralles, before circling back to the center of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moralles is defended easily by Peterson. No luck for Moralles with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlindo Moralles. 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. Moralles shoots in looking for a takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl out of it but Moralles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Peterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moralles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Peterson thows a body kick. Moralles tries to catch it but that hurt him. Peterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moralles shoots in but no luck this time. Moralles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Moralles is breathing heavily. Peterson lands a leg kick that knocks Moralles off balance momentarily. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Peterson, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Peterson. Peterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Peterson throws a nice inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Peterson throws a nice inside leg kick. Peterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moralles. That did some damage! Peterson scoring well with a low kick there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Moralles. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Peterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Moralles's head but Moralles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Peterson lands a big head kick that sends Moralles tumbling to the mat! Peterson takes a step backwards and waves Moralles back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Arlindo Moralles has been cut. Peterson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Moralles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Peterson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Arlindo Moralles's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Peterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Moralles might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Peterson throws the left hand but Moralles avoids the punch easily. Peterson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Peterson throws a sloppy head kick and Moralles moves out of range easily. Peterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peterson lands a big head kick that sends Moralles tumbling to the mat! Peterson takes a step backwards and waves Moralles back to his feet - he wants the finish! John Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Peterson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Peterson, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Peterson - that will leave a mark!
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 throws a leg kick which misses Moralles's front leg but catches the back leg as Moralles tries to avoid it. Arlindo Moralles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Moralles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Moralles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moralles on the wrong end of a nice jab. John Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Peterson scores with a push kick. Peterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moralles. Peterson scores with a kick to the body.
Peterson is looking to slow Moralles down with leg kicks. Moralles steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Peterson. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peterson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Peterson scores with a head kick.
Arlindo Moralles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This has been an exciting period of action! Peterson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moralles takes a step back to recover. 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peterson misses with a hook. Peterson throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circle, before Peterson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Moralles's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Peterson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). John Peterson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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