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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Muhammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Muhammed!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson digs a good hook to Muhammed's body.
Peterson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Some wild striking there from Peterson.
Muhammed shoots in looking for a takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl out of it but Muhammed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muhammed.
Peterson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muhammed sprawls and moves away.
Peterson misses with a two punch combination.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Muhammed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Muhammed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peterson sprawls well. Peterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Muhammed gets slowly back to his feet.
Sam Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Muhammed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammed shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhammed pushes Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammed is looking to take this one to the mat.
Muhammed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peterson.
Muhammed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muhammed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Muhammed is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Peterson to the mat. Peterson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Muhammed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muhammed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muhammed distracts Peterson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muhammed is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to stand but Muhammed is controlling the position.
Muhammed wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Peterson being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Muhammed shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
Peterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Muhammed shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
Muhammed is looking to clinch but Peterson is avoiding it.
Sam Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Muhammed avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Peterson. Muhammed shrugs it off though.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Muhammed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Peterson defends well and Muhammed ends up having to push Peterson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhammed shoots in but Peterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peterson lands with a shot to the body.
Muhammed darts in looking for a takedown but Peterson gets double underhooks and turns Muhammed into the cage.
No luck for Muhammed with that takedown attempt.
Peterson feinted with a counter takedown.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muhammed throws a right hand that Peterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Peterson also avoids with ease.
Peterson tries to bum rush Muhammed with a series of wild strikes but Muhammed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muhammed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peterson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muhammed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhammed ducks right into an uppercut from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a head kick.
Peterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muhammed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhammed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muhammed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Muhammed shoots in and drives through. Peterson sprawls well.
Peterson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Muhammed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muhammed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Muhammed is defended easily by Peterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Peterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Peterson lands a leg kick that knocks Muhammed off balance momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muhammed.
Peterson throws a combination that misses
and Muhammed counters with a left and a right that stings Peterson.
Muhammed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muhammed's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammed shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Muhammed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muhammed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sam Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Muhammed.
Muhammed looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Muhammed is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammed thows a huge punch but Peterson dodges it nicely.
Muhammed wants to pass to mount but Peterson is defending the position.
Muhammed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Muhammed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muhammed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muhammed.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muhammed.
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.
Muhammed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peterson is trying to stand up here but Muhammed is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Muhammed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Muhammed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Muhammed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muhammed.
Muhammed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhammed trying to advance position but Peterson counters by regaining guard.
Muhammed postures up in Peterson's guard and throws a big left but Peterson blocks it.
Muhammed tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Muhammed 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!
Muhammed manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Peterson misses.
A combination from Peterson does no damage.
Muhammed moves into range and clinches up with Peterson.
Muhammed breaks the clinch.
Muhammed has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muhammed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peterson is looking to break free of the clinch but Muhammed has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Muhammed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Muhammed goes for a double leg but Peterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peterson continues to drive forward.
Muhammed tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Muhammed crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Peterson - the referee stops the clock and Muhammed gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Peterson. Muhammed manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Peterson is looking to wear down Muhammed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some wild striking there from Peterson.
Muhammed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhammed.
Muhammed dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Ali Muhammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson lands a leg kick that knocks Muhammed off balance momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Peterson. No joy for Muhammed on that attempt.
Sam Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Muhammed.
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhammed.
Peterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson lands with an overhand left.
Peterson swinging wildly here.
Muhammed fails with the takedown
and Peterson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Peterson misses.
Peterson lands with an overhand left.
Peterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muhammed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peterson pinned against the cage. Peterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Muhammed closes the distance and clinches up with Peterson, looking for a takedown. Muhammed pushes Peterson against the cage but Peterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson scores with a push kick.
Peterson lands with a slapping head kick.
Muhammed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peterson as he jumps to the side.
Peterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muhammed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peterson pinned against the cage. Peterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhammed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peterson.
Muhammed shoots and misses
and Peterson counters with a two punch combo.
Peterson throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhammed dives in for a single leg takedown but Peterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Muhammed should have avoided that one.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Muhammed on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Muhammed or perhaps it was just good defense by Peterson, which made it look bad.
Sam Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson scores with a one two! Muhammed had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Muhammed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson lands a jab to the head.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Muhammed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands a jab to Muhammed's midsection.
Peterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peterson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhammed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muhammed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muhammed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muhammed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peterson lands a two punch combo.
Muhammed 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 Muhammed off to one side.
Muhammed takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Peterson pushes Muhammed away with a front kick.
Ali Muhammed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peterson throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Sam Peterson!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Sam Peterson!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Sam Peterson!
Sam Peterson wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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