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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darrel Petersen (ranked 389 p4p, 53 weight class) and Dean Wesson (ranked 453 p4p, 62 weight class). Wesson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In Your Honor - Foo Fighters kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darrel Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson throws a right and a left that Petersen avoids nicely.
Petersen fails to land the takedown.
Wesson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Petersen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Petersen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Wesson.
Wesson slips a jab from Petersen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.
Petersen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wesson under the eye.
Petersen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersen closes the distance and pushes Wesson back into the cage.
Wesson scores with a shot to the side of Petersen's head.
Wesson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
No luck for Petersen with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen scores with a body shot.
Wesson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petersen takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Petersen blocks a head kick by Wesson.
Wesson connects with an inside leg kick.
Dean Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Wesson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wesson misses the jab.
Wesson jabs at Petersen's body.
Petersen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Petersen does no damage.
Wesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersen throws out the jab.
Wesson lands a really nice looking cross but Petersen seems unphased.
Petersen scores with a jab.
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!
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wesson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Petersen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Wesson motions for Petersen to come forward. Wesson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Wesson is predictable there
and Petersen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wesson tries a low kick but Petersen avoids it.
We've been informed that Wesson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesson manages to avoid it.
Petersen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wesson's half guard.
Wesson wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen is pressing down on Wesson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wesson is holding on for now.
Petersen thows a huge punch but Wesson dodges it nicely.
Wesson is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wesson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Petersen.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Wesson won't allow it.
Petersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen working the ground and pound effectively.
Wesson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wesson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wesson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wesson trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Wesson is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wesson defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wesson taking some punishment here, with Petersen in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is taking a breather. Wesson 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.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Wesson defends it.
Wesson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wesson is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wesson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petersen winds up and cracks Wesson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wesson is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wesson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Wesson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrel Petersen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wesson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wesson. That's going to slow Petersen down.
Wesson moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Petersen shoots in but no luck this time.
Darrel Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
Wesson clobbers Petersen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petersen throws the left hand but Wesson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Wesson misses.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson works Petersen's body with a nice hook.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen stuns Wesson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wesson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Petersen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Petersen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wesson.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Wesson moved out of range nicely.
Petersen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Petersen blocks the leg kick.
Petersen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wesson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
Petersen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen lands with a good body shot.
Wesson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petersen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wesson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wesson throws a nice looking combination but Petersen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wesson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wesson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wesson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wesson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petersen.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wesson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Wesson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Wesson moved out of range nicely.
Petersen avoids the body shot from Wesson.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
Wesson scores with a spinning back kick!
Wesson tries a low kick but Petersen avoids it.
Wesson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petersen rather than just go for the knockout.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Wesson lands but Petersen takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesson slips under a jab from Petersen.
Petersen walks into a jab.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
A punch lands to the side of Wesson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petersen misses with a straight right.
Wesson counters with a body kick.
Wesson throws a leg kick but Petersen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petersen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wesson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petersen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wesson scrambles back to his feet.
Wesson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wesson tries to land a front kick but Petersen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesson throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petersen instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Petersen.
Petersen drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesson is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wesson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between Wesson's legs - danger averted.
Wesson controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wesson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dean Wesson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Wesson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean Wesson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen blocks a jab.
Petersen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wesson misses with an elbow strike.
Petersen lands with a left to the head.
Wesson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Petersen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petersen lands a shot to the body.
Petersen blocks an elbow strike.
Wesson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petersen takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wesson tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wesson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darrel Petersen!
Dean Wesson spoke after the fight, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.
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