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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eusebio Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bijiku Daliar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daliar has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eusebio Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bijiku Daliar!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson darts in looking for a takedown but Daliar gets double underhooks and turns Peterson into the cage.
Daliar looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Peterson controlling the action here for a moment.
Peterson looking to slow down the pace here.
Peterson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Peterson pulls guard successfully.
Peterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Peterson stands and steps away. Daliar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice takedown defense from Daliar. No joy for Peterson on that attempt.
Peterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eusebio Peterson. 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.
Peterson shoots in but Daliar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peterson looks for a takedown but Daliar sprawls well.
Bijiku Daliar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Daliar, which made it look bad.
Daliar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peterson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peterson is trying to control Daliar's posture but Daliar avoids it.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Daliar drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daliar tries to advance position but instead Peterson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Peterson is doing well to control the position and prevent Daliar from advancing to side control.
Peterson is trying to control but can't.
Peterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peterson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daliar pulls his head out easily.
Peterson is trying to maintain the position but Daliar is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daliar wants to take a breather but Peterson is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A thudding body kick lands there by Peterson!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peterson.
Peterson dives in and grabs Daliar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daliar pushes down on Peterson's head and hops out.
Peterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Daliar takes a step back to recover.
Peterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daliar tries to avoid it but Peterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daliar to the ground. Daliar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daliar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peterson somewhat.
Daliar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peterson is trying to defend but Daliar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daliar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bijiku Daliar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown. Daliar tries to sprawl out of it but Peterson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daliar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peterson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daliar did well to prevent Peterson getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Peterson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Daliar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daliar stuffs the takedown.
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown. Daliar tries to sprawl out of it but Peterson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daliar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eusebio Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Eusebio Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Daliar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Daliar is looking for a sweep. Peterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to stand up but Daliar is controlling the position.
Peterson stands up and beckons Daliar to join him on the feet.
Peterson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Daliar quickly recovers to half guard.
Daliar is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Daliar as Peterson shoots in.
Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daliar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peterson somewhat.
Daliar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daliar wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Daliar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daliar throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson shoots in and drives through. Daliar sprawls well.
Daliar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daliar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Peterson sprawls well initially but Daliar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Daliar works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daliar swings around for an armbar but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Daliar's guard.
Peterson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Daliar's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eusebio Peterson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown but Daliar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bijiku Daliar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Daliar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daliar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Peterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daliar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Daliar wants to stand but Peterson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daliar is working an open guard so Peterson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bijiku Daliar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daliar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Peterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daliar pinned against the cage. Daliar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eusebio Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peterson showed some decent athleticism there.
Daliar wants to get back to his feet.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet.
Peterson seems to be working for a kimura but Daliar defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson decides to return to a standing position.
Peterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daliar's waist but Daliar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peterson off to one side.
Peterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daliar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Daliar to the ground. Peterson is now in Daliar's guard.
Peterson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Peterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peterson darts in looking for a takedown but Daliar gets double underhooks and turns Peterson into the cage.
Daliar breaks the clinch.
Peterson forces Daliar back against the cage and clinches.
Daliar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Peterson can't fight it off and eventually Daliar manages to take the fight to the floor. Peterson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daliar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peterson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peterson is trying to keep Daliar in close.
Daliar trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Daliar has gone for a leg lock! Peterson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Daliar's guard.
Daliar trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eusebio Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eusebio Peterson!
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