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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Hodge misses with the combination.
Peters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hodge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Peters scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hodge prevents Peters from improving position.
Hodge misses with a strike from the bottom.
Peters is looking to take a break and control but Hodge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hodge is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peters is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hodge wants to get back to his feet but Peters drags him back down.
Peters trying to control the action but Hodge is working from the bottom.
Peters creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Peters creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hodge is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Peters has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hodge is looking for a sweep.
Hodge pushes Peters away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Peters gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Peters in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hodge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Peters working over Hodge with some ground and pound. Hodge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#
Hodge is rocked!#SUB2#
Peters is trying for a kimura here. Hodge looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Peters wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Peters!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
A combination from Peters does no damage. #TD2#
Peters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Haney has his hands on Peters's head, controlling the position.
Haney wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haney has Peters pulled in close to control his posture.
Peters connects with a couple of short punches.
Haney thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haney is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Haney stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Peters changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peters working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Haney wants to control but Peters postures up.#T1#
Haney gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Haney looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haney is doing well to control the position and prevent Peters from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Haney looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haney preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Peters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haney with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Haney tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haney wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Peters is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Haney as he works his way to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peters's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peters is working Haney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Peters stands up and waves to Haney to follow him. #TD#
Haney shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haney was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Haney lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Haney in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Haney working the head with strikes.
Haney wants to control but Peters is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peters can do anything to dispel that myth.
Peters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peters takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Peters parries the strikes from Haney easily there. Haney is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Peters to escape.
Haney has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Peters dodges the ground and pound from Haney.
Haney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peters keeps working.
Peters tries to bench press Haney off him but Haney keeps the position.
Haney wants to control but Peters is keeping him busy. #T4#
Peters is trying to get back to half guard.
Peters takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Haney working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Haney scores with punches from side control.
Peters takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Peters wants to control but Haney postures up.#SU#
Haney decides to stand back up. Haney steps back and let's Peters get back to his feet.
Peters has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Peters looks winded!#TD2#
Peters looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Haney!
Peters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Haney regains half guard, as Peters was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman Haney dominated that round.
That's time! Haney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Haney closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Haney is nestled in close to Peters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haney looks to land a strike but Peters avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Haney throws a big right hand that misses.
Peters tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Haney stands up from Peters's guard - Haney perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Peters changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peters cracks Haney with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Peters is breathing heavily.
Haney can't do much from the bottom here.
Haney is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Peters has control of an arm but Haney manages to advance to Peters's back!
Sherman Haney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haney throwing sloppy strikes.
You can see the frustration on Peters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Peters looking very determined here, making life difficult for Haney.
Peters avoids the strikes from Haney.
Haney scores with punches and elbows.
Haney keeps control of the position easily here as Peters tries to buck him off.
Even with his hooks in, Haney manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Haney throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T2#
Peters covers up after that shot from Haney.
Haney is punishing Peters with strikes - can he finish him?!
Peters grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Haney throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Haney gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haney scores with punches and elbows.
Haney misses with a punch to the head.
Haney is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Haney gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Haney gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Haney apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD2#
Peters throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Haney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peters is in Haney's guard.
Haney throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Haney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peters can do to turn this around?
Peters throws an elbow that misses. Haney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peters's guard. Nice move by Haney!#REVR#
Haney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Haney throws an elbow that misses. Peters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haney's guard. Nice move by Peters!#REVB#
Haney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peters's guard. #REVR#
Haney works over Peters with some ground and pound from guard.
Haney throwing strikes from guard but Peters blocks nicely.
Haney is looking to work some ground and pound but Peters has wrist control.
Haney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haney scoring with some ground and pound.
Haney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Haney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Haney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haney trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haney postures up in Peters's guard and throws a big left but Peters blocks it.
Peters wants to stand and escape but Haney is having none of it.
Haney with a nice head shot there.
Peters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Haney decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Peters, up you get! #TD2#
Peters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Haney's guard.#ES#
Haney pushes Peters off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!#TD2#
Peters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haney sprawls well initially but Peters persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haney trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman Haney dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Haney looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Peters!
Haney throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Peters works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Haney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haney.
Haney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peters taking some punishment here, with Haney in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haney is trying to control. Peters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Haney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peters defending well though.
Haney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peters has hold of Haney's hands but Haney slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Peters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haney lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU#
Haney escapes and gets back to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Peters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haney's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Haney holds on and takes a little breather.
Haney'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.
Peters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haney is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Haney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Haney working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Haney lands a couple of digs.
Haney cracks Peters with a solid left hand.#SU#
Haney gets to his feet. Peters looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Haney shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Peters's guard.
Peters trying to control the position.
Haney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haney is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Haney decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Peters, up you get! #T4##TD#
Peters gets caught napping as Haney dives in and scores a takedown. Peters manages to retain guard.
Haney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Haney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Haney postures up in Peters's guard and throws a big left but Peters blocks it.
Haney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haney throws a big right hand that misses.
Peters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Peters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haney sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sherman Haney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haney, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sherman Haney!
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #11
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Halloway takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Halloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peters goes for a double leg but Halloway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Halloway continues to drive forward.
Peters has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Halloway closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halloway lands in his opponent's guard.
Halloway looking to pass the guard.
Peters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloway is looking to work some ground and pound but Peters has wrist control.
Halloway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Halloway tries to free his leg and advance position but Peters is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peters can do anything to dispel that myth.
Halloway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peters pulls Halloway in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Peters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Halloway's guard.
Halloway wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Halloway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halloway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Halloway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halloway doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Peters throws a strike but Halloway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Halloway is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halloway is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halloway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peters is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halloway stands and throws Peters's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Peters parries the strikes from Halloway easily there. Halloway is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Peters to escape.
Peters gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Halloway trying to control but Peters is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Halloway is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Peters can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Halloway dominated that round.
That's time! Halloway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Peters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Halloway counters with a single leg into guard. Peters didn't expect that.
Halloway is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Halloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peters can do to turn this around?
Halloway trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halloway won't allow Peters to sweep him here.
Halloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halloway chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloway controlling from the top position.
Peters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halloway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Halloway stands up and waves to Peters to follow him. #T1#
Peters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halloway swivels and escapes.
Halloway is looking to chop away at Peters's legs.
Peters goes for a double leg but Halloway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Halloway continues to drive forward.
Jeff Halloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Peters.
Peters is breathing heavily.
Peters goes for a double leg but Halloway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Halloway continues to drive forward.
Peters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halloway pinned against the ropes. Halloway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peters.
Halloway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peters.
Halloway tries to bum rush Peters with a series of wild strikes but Peters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Peters enables Halloway to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peters manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Halloway content to stall in guard here. #T2##SU#
Halloway decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Peters, up you get! #TD#
Halloway drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Halloway stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Halloway closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peters quickly recovers to half guard.
Halloway is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Halloway with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Halloway frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Halloway landing strikes from the mount and Peters is in trouble!
Peters is squirming around, avoiding Halloway's attempts to control the action.
Halloway landing shots from mount. #T4#
Peters is looking to get to half guard.
Halloway putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Halloway has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Halloway controlling the pace for now.
Halloway trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halloway lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Halloway dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Peters darts in looking for a takedown but Halloway gets double underhooks and turns Peters into the ropes.
Nice cross by Halloway.
Jeff Halloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halloway counters with a left and a right that stings Peters. #ROC#
Peters is rocked!#CL#
Halloway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peters is still on wobbly legs! Can Halloway finish him?#BC#
Halloway manages to break the clinch.
Peters has a takedown stuffed.
Peters seems to have recovered his senses.
Jeff Halloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Peters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Halloway moves into range and clinches up with Peters.
Peters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Halloway gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halloway throwing strikes from guard but Peters blocks nicely. #T1#
Halloway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halloway forces his way into half guard.
Halloway working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Halloway trying to control from half guard but Peters is working away.
Halloway with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Halloway is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Peters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Halloway there.
Halloway controlling the pace. #SU#
Halloway decides to return to a standing position. #T3#
Peters circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Halloway shoots in and bounces Peters off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Halloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peters controls Halloway momentarily but Halloway frees himself. #SU#
Halloway stands up from Peters's guard - Halloway perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##TD#
Halloway shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halloway trying to control from half guard but Peters is working away.
Halloway content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Halloway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halloway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Halloway!
An out of breath Jeff Halloway thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #9
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Halai pushes Peters up against the cage in a clinch.
Peters drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Halai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Halai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peters wants a takedown.
Peters is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peters is trying to drag Halai to the mat but Halai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters being controlled against the cage.
Halai scores with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Peters takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Halai.
Halai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peters's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Halai obliges.
Peters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Halai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peters with a poor takedown
and Halai counters with a straight right hand.
Peters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peters is breathing heavily.
Halai tries to clinch up.
Peters fails with the takedown
letting Halai counter with a right hand.
Peters misses with a body shot
and Halai counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Halai takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Halai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Halai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peters up against the cage.
Halai prevents the takedown attempt.
Halai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Halai working Peters over with knees to the body.
Halai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peters up against the cage.
Halai just leaning against Peters, taking a breather.
Halai receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wenutu Halai.
Peters looks to score with a jab to the body but Halai is just out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Halai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peters is defending well for now.
Halai lands a nice knee to the body.
Halai crunches a lovely knee into Peters's ribcage.
Halai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Peters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Halai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peters ducks under a wild hook from Halai.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Halai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Peters slips under a jab from Halai.
Peters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halai pinned against the cage. Halai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Halai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peters wants to take the fight to the mat but Halai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Halai obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peters is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Halai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Halai has Peters pressed against the cage.
Halai with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wenutu Halai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Peters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Peters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peters misses with a takedown
and Peters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peters shoots for a takedown but Halai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peters ducks under a wild hook from Halai.
Shane Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halai throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by Halai.
Peters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Halai avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Halai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peters doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters with a poor takedown
and Peters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Halai clinches with his opponent.
Halai scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Halai scores a nice knee to the body.
Peters takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#
Peters is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Shane Peters has been cut.
Halai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peters in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oh Peters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Halai.
Halai is pushing Peters up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Peters seems to have got his legs back now.
Halai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Peters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Halai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shane Peters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Halai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peters, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Halai scores a nice knee to the body.
Halai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peters up against the cage.
Peters is trying to drag Halai to the mat but Halai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Halai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Peters takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peters is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Halai is defending well.#T3#
Halai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Peters takes a knee right on the jaw!
Halai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Halai.
Halai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Halai stalls.
Halai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peters has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Halai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees to the body from Halai.
Halai scores a nice knee to the body.
Halai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Peters is trying to drag Halai to the mat but Halai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Halai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Peters takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wenutu Halai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Peters's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Peters slips a jab from Halai.
Peters looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Peters misses with a takedown attempt
and Halai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halai looks to throw the jab but Peters is out of range.
Peters fires out a quick counter leg kick but Halai just manages to avoid it.
Halai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peters misses with a takedown attempt
and Halai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Halai closes the distance and clinches.
Halai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peters in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Halai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Halai.
Halai is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Halai.
Halai scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peters takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
Halai lands a knee to the head.
Halai lands a knee to the body.
Halai lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Halai to work.
Halai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Peters tries for a takedown but Halai manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Halai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Peters wants to take the fight to the mat but Halai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Halai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Halai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peters in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Halai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Halai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Halai landing knees to the body.
Halai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Peters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Halai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Halai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Peters takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Halai.
Halai lands a knee to the head.
Halai gets underhooks to prevent Peters's takedown attempt.
Halai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Halai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Peters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Peters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Halai scores a nice knee to the body.
Halai connects with a knee to the head.
Halai connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peters's face.
Halai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Halai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wenutu Halai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 24:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wenutu Halai!
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