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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohhamad Iman (ranked 2718 p4p, 269 weight class) and Josh Peterson (ranked 2323 p4p, 246 weight class). Josh Peterson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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173 cm
26
225 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
28
255 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohhamad Iman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Peterson! The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iman. A swing and a miss from Peterson. Peterson throws a lazy right hand but Iman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iman. Iman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Iman is just out of range. Peterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Peterson connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Mohhamad Iman has been cut. A punch combination from Peterson misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iman manages to avoid it. Iman tries to counter with a takedown but Peterson is quick to defend against it. Iman throws a lazy uppercut
and Peterson counters with a nice uppercut. Iman moves forwards but Peterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peterson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Iman sprawling to the canvas! Iman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Peterson finish him?!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peterson, as that shot connected.
Peterson swings for the body but Iman moves out of range.
Iman feinted with a counter takedown. Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Peterson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Peterson throws a body shot but no joy. Iman throws a right hand that misses
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand. Peterson throws a combination that misses so Iman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Iman wants to pass the guard but Peterson is keeping the position. Peterson controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Iman wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Peterson looking to control.
Iman trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom. Peterson controlling Iman's posture. Peterson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Peterson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mohhamad Iman's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iman. Iman misses with a looping right. As Iman backs off Peterson throws a huge counter combo but Iman manages to avoid it all. Peterson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Iman misses with a hook
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand. Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Peterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Iman takes one to the chin there. Peterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Iman thows a left - swing and a miss! Peterson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peterson misses with a straight left. Iman feinted with a counter takedown. Iman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson. Iman fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Peterson connects with a jab. Josh Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peterson moves into range and connects with a jab. Peterson cracks Iman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Peterson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Iman to stand back up!
Iman is rocked! Josh Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Iman loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch. Oh Iman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Iman glances at the clock... BAM! Peterson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Iman crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Iman is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Peterson! A less than humble Josh Peterson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
69% |
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