Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 476: Jimenez v Nagasaki
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Funaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen checks a low kick from Funaki.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Petersen.
Petersen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Funaki.
Petersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Funaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Funaki rushes Petersen and presses him up against the cage.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
Funaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petersen.
I was talking to Petersen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Petersen has Funaki pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Funaki.
Petersen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Petersen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Funaki misses with a body punch.
Petersen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Funaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Funaki just leaning against Petersen, taking a breather.
Funaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Funaki lands a right hand.
Petersen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petersen cracks Funaki with a nice body shot.
Petersen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funaki's elbow.
Funaki told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Funaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petersen takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funaki.
Funaki avoiding damage as Petersen throws knees to the body.
Petersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Funaki blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Funaki throws an elbow but misses.
Funaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersens head.
Petersen trying to stall but Funaki improves his position.
Petersen misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Petersen prevents a body shot from Funaki.
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!
Funaki lands an elbow inside that Petersen shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Petersen is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Funaki.
Petersen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Funaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Petersen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Funaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petersen.
Funaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Funaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petersen's defenses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Funaki tries to work over Petersen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Funaki blocks a body shot from Petersen.
Funaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petersen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petersen scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petersen.
Funaki has Petersen pressed against the cage, preventing Petersen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Funaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Steven Petersen's cut is getting worse.
Funaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Petersen.
Funaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen.
Funaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funaki gets through Petersen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Funaki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Petersen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Funaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Petersen is trying to break the clinch but Funaki is controlling him.
Petersen scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petersen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funaki has a couple of punches blocked by Petersen.
Petersen working aggressively here.
Petersen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Funaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petersen avoids it.
Petersen stalling in the clinch but Funaki improves position.
Petersen misses with the head strike.
Funaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petersen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funaki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Funaki works on Petersen's body with a couple of short punches.
Funaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petersen backwards. #CUT2#Steven Petersen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Petersen trying to control the position but instead, Funaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petersen into the cage.
Petersen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funakis head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Funaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
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#
Funaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Funaki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Petersen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Funaki wants to land a leg kick but Petersen is out of range.
Funaki wants to slow Petersen down by chopping away at his legs.
Funaki with a nice calf kick.
Petersen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funaki tries to counter with a clinch but Petersen shakes him off and moves away.
Funaki misses with a body shot.
Funaki misses the shot to the body.
Funaki misses with a head kick.
Funaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Funaki throws a body kick that misses.
Funaki jabs Petersen right on the nose. Petersen blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Funaki.
Funaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funaki.
A good leg kick by Funaki.
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!
Funaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petersen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Petersen misses with a leg kick.
Funaki throws the kick towards the body but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
Funaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petersen's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Petersen.
Funaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Funaki lands a slapping body shot.
Petersen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masa Funaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki throws a leg kick
and Petersen counters with a low kick, right behind Funaki 's knee.
Petersen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Funaki misses with a kick to the body.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Funaki lands with a straight right. Petersen didn't see that one coming.
Funaki scores with a leg kick.
Funaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petersen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Petersen.#T2#
Funaki wants to land a leg kick but Petersen is out of range.
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!
Funaki misses with a low kick.
Funaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funaki lands with a nice body punch.
Funaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Funaki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masa Funaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funaki misses with a left hand
and Petersen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Funaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petersen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Funaki.
A clash of legs there as Petersen blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Funaki.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Petersen sets himself, and Funaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Petersen avoids it this time.
Nice body kick from Funaki.
Petersen checks a leg kick nicely.
Funaki looks for the body kick but Petersen saw that one coming.
Funaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Funaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Funaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petersen swings for the body but Funaki moves out of range.
Funaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funaki tries to land a front kick but Petersen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Funaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Funaki swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
Funaki defending well as Petersen loads up on a big left hand.
Funaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Funaki misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funaki. Petersen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funaki digs a good body shot into Petersen's ribs.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersen checks a low kick from Funaki.
Petersen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Funaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petersen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Funaki. That one must have hurt.
Funaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funaki.
Funaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Funaki throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side.
Petersen throws the left hand but Funaki avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersen digs a good body shot into Funaki's ribs.
Good leg kick by Funaki.
Petersen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funaki misses with a body kick.
Funaki misses with an uppercut.
Petersen throwing a counter right hand but Funaki manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Funaki.
Funaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Funaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petersen misses the jab.
Funaki scores with a push kick.
Funaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petersen on the side of the head.
Funaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Funaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Petersen swings for the body but Funaki moves out of range.
Funaki misses with a body shot.
Petersen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Funaki jabs Petersen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Funaki blocks a leg kick.
Funaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Funaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Funaki thumps Petersen with a low kick.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Petersen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Funaki. Beautiful body shot.
Crunch! Funaki slams his shin into Petersen's torso.
A big left from Petersen misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Funaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petersen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Funaki checks it well.
Funaki throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funaki swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funaki.
Petersen throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Petersen throws out a leg kick but Funaki moves out of range and Petersen only half commits.
Funaki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petersen rather than just go for the knockout.
Funaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Funaki misses with a low kick as Petersen jumps back.
Petersen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Funaki is just out of range.
Funaki throws a leg kick which misses Petersen's front leg but catches the back leg as Petersen tries to avoid it.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funaki.
Funaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Funaki.
Funaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Funaki.
Funaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice combination there by Petersen.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Petersen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Petersen blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Funaki.
Funaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petersen throws a lazy uppercut
and Funaki counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen checks the leg kick.
Petersen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Masa Funaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Funaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersen.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petersen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen misses with a body kick.
Funaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petersen on the side of the head.
Petersen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Funaki takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Funaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Funaki moved out of range.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Funaki is just out of range.
Petersen checks a leg kick.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petersen pushes Funaki away with a front kick.
Petersen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Funaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersen is looking to slow Funaki down with leg kicks. #T3#
Petersen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Petersen blocks the leg kick.
Funaki throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
A big right from Petersen misses.
Petersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funaki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Funaki throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funaki is looking to land body kicks.
Funaki throws a leg kick but Petersen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Funaki throws a leg kick but Petersen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Funaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Funaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Funaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petersen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petersen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Funaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Petersen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Funaki misses with a body shot. #T4#
Funaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Funaki moves in looking to clinch but Petersen pushes him off.
Funaki throws a front kick aimed at Petersen's knee but Petersen avoids it well.
Petersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Funaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Petersen takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters circling a little - Funaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
Steven Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen blocks the body kick.
Funaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petersen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Funaki lands a slapping body shot.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Funaki slips the punch.
Petersen looks to throw the jab but Funaki is out of range.
Funaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petersen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Funaki.
Funaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Funaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Funaki 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Funaki!
After the fight, Masa Funaki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CFC 471: Phillips vs Xe
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Petersen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
Petersen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petersen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Swanson is predictable there
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersen scoring well with a low kick there.
Petersen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been informed that Petersen 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 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petersen misses with a hook. Swanson ducked under it nicely.
Swanson throws a lazy head kick
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petersen! But no joy.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Swanson checks it.
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!
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petersen checks it well.
Petersen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petersen fails to land with a series of punches.
Petersen lands with a straight right. Swanson didn't see that one coming.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Petersen connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petersen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petersen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petersen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersen scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Petersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petersen dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
Petersen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Swanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Petersen blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Petersen moves out of range easily.
Petersen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swanson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Petersen digs a good body shot into Swanson's ribs.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson slips a straight right by Petersen.#CL#
Swanson has Petersen up against the cage in a clinch.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but Petersen avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the cage.
Swanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petersen.
Petersen missing with knees to the body.
Swanson can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Swanson.
Petersen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Petersen.
Swanson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Swanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petersen.
Petersen blocking some punches.
Swanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petersen misses with some punches.
Petersen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petersen tries to land knees in the clinch but Swanson avoids the damage to the body.
Swanson cracks Petersen with a nice body shot.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Swanson.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Swanson stalls.
Swanson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen. #T4#
Petersen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Swanson working aggressively here.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petersen stalling in the clinch but Swanson improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
Petersen throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Petersen.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swanson misses with a body punch.
Swanson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petersen stalling the fight.
Petersen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Swanson lands a shoulder strike.
Petersen stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petersen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petersen moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Swanson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Petersen misses with a two punch combination.
Jacques Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Petersen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Swanson throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.
Swanson moves forwards but Petersen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen jabs at Swanson's body.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Petersen moves out of range.
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petersen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swanson slips under a jab from Petersen.
Petersen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Swanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Petersen fakes the leg kick and cracks Swanson in the body.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersen lands a jab to the nose.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Petersen pushes him off.
Swanson throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petersen throws a right hand that misses
and Swanson counters with an inside leg kick.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Swanson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Petersen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Swanson moved away.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petersen.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petersen finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Swanson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Petersen's legs.
Petersen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Petersen duly obliges.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses
and Petersen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Petersen backs away, Swanson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Petersen lands a nice hook to Swanson's body. Swanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petersen avoids a kick to the body.
Petersen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petersen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen lands a body shot.
Swanson throws a head kick but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen lands a jab to Swanson's midsection.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Petersen throws a chopping leg kick but Swanson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen misses the jab.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petersen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Petersen connects with a right hand. Swanson shakes it off.
Petersen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Swanson throws a leg kick that misses.
Swanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen lands a body shot.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steven Petersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Swanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Petersen in the body.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Swanson throws a head kick that Petersen semi-blocks.
Petersen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petersen thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Swanson wants to land a leg kick but Petersen is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen misses with a body shot
and Swanson counters with a left to the body.
Swanson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petersen.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Petersen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab by Petersen.
An inside leg kick from Swanson misses.
Swanson throws a nice head kick!
Petersen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swanson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersen connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen. #CL#
Swanson clinches with his opponent.
Petersen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Swanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Swanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petersen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swanson wants to clinch.
Petersen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.
A cross from Petersen lands.
Swanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petersen at a distance.
A combination from Petersen does no damage.
Petersen stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersen.
Swanson is looking for a counter combo.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petersen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swanson is out of range and Petersen settles back down.
Petersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson. #T2#
Petersen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
A little jabbing left from Petersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petersen is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Swanson throws a low kick but Petersen avoids it.#CL#
Swanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petersen, pushing him back against the cage.
Swanson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petersen effectively controlling the action here.
Petersen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Swanson.
Petersen tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson leaning against his opponent.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by Petersen.
Petersen keeps control of Swanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
Petersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen avoiding damage.
A knee to the head by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Swanson on the inside.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petersen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Swanson lands a jab.
Steven Petersen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petersen throws a front kick that sends Swanson stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petersen to score with a decent uppercut.
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson slips a straight right by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Swanson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petersen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petersen wants to slow Swanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jacques Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson slips a jab from Petersen.
As Petersen backs away, Swanson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Petersen connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Petersen scores with a nice strike.
Petersen throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Good work by Petersen as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petersen checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Petersen.
I've got Petersen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Petersen!
In his post fight interview, Steven Petersen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Jacques Swanson was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't think I have what it takes right now. I'm going to sit down and have a long talk with my family. See which way I want to go in life.'.

Event: CFC 469: Jimenez vs Urameshi
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Petersen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mercenary pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been informed that Petersen 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Petersen.
Petersen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mercenary.
Petersen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petersen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercenary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Petersen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petersen.
Mercenary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercenary thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Petersen if he has to take too many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Mercenary scores with a body shot.
Petersen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been told by Mercenary's head coaches at Blood and Iron Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mercenary is looking to slow Petersen down with leg kicks.
Mercenary avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petersen scores with the left hand. Mercenary knows he should have avoided that one.
Mercenary ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Mercenary fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petersen on the side of the head.
Mercenary missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Mercenary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersen.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen throws out a powerful jab.
Mercenary misses with a body kick.
Mercenary keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mercenary connects with a single shot there.
Mercenary takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petersen throws a low kick but Mercenary avoids it.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mercenary misses with a wild combination.
Petersen thuds his shin into the meat of Mercenary's side.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mercenary on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mercenary throws a leg kick but Petersen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petersen throws out a loose jab but Mercenary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercenary ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.#T2#
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen throws the left hand but Mercenary avoids the punch easily.
Mercenary appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petersen lands with a good body shot.
Petersen throws the left hand but Mercenary avoids the punch easily.
Mercenary misses with a straight left.
Mercenary lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petersen circles away quickly and effectively.
Petersen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mercenary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mercenary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercenary throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Petersen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mercenary avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Mercenary throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
Mercenary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petersen throws a sloppy head kick and Mercenary moves out of range easily.
It looked like Mercenary was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petersen throws a chopping leg kick but Mercenary manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mercenary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petersen takes a swing at Mercenary's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mercenary was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Petersen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mercenary throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen misses with a double jab.
Mercenary throws a right and a left that Petersen avoids nicely.
Petersen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mercenary takes a step back to recover.
Petersen connects with a single shot there.
Mercenary misses with a looping left.
Petersen looks to land a combination but Mercenary avoids it well.
Mercenary throws a sloppy head kick and Petersen moves out of range easily.
Petersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mercenary takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Petersen throws a body punch but Mercenary moves out of range.
Mercenary scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Mercenary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercenary has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mercenary there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petersen. Mercenary shrugs it off though.
A big left from Mercenary misses.
Mercenary walks into a left hand.
Mercenary throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mercenary lands with a good body shot.
Mercenary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick from Mercenary.
Mercenary lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Petersen backs up against the cage.
Petersen lands with a good body shot.
Mercenary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercenary tries a low kick but Petersen avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mercenary.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petersen! But no joy.
Mercenary walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mercenary looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
Mercenary misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Medieval Mercenary will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mercenary pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petersen throws out a powerful jab.
Mercenary looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Mercenary checks a leg kick.
Mercenary swings widly with a right hand
and Petersen counters with a nice uppercut.
Petersen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steven Petersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petersen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercenary half committed to a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Mercenary blocks the low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Petersen.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Mercenary sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mercenary shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petersen eats them both and turns towards Mercenary to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen avoids the body shot from Mercenary. #KD#
Mercenary drops Petersen with a nice combination! Mercenary dives into Petersen's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#Petersen is rocked!
Mercenary gets to his feet and stands over Petersen, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Petersen felt that one! Mercenary unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Petersen from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Medieval Mercenary!
A very excited looking Medieval Mercenary made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CFC 464
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
Petersen lands with a slapping head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crenshaw.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crenshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
It looked like Crenshaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petersen.
Crenshaw moves out of range of the body kick from Petersen.
Petersen tries to bum rush Crenshaw with a series of wild strikes but Crenshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crenshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Crenshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Crenshaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Petersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petersen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crenshaw fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petersen just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Crenshaw throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crenshaw.
Petersen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Petersen throws a lazy body kick
and Crenshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Crenshaw has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Petersen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petersen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crenshaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crenshaw throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Petersen.
Petersen looks to throw a body kick
and Crenshaw counters with a low kick, right behind Petersen 's knee.
Petersen moves out of range as Crenshaw strikes.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and Crenshaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crenshaw throws a leg kick
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
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!
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crenshaw jabs Petersen right on the nose. Petersen blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Petersen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Petersen instigates a clinch.
Petersen is looking to control Crenshaw's arms but Crenshaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petersen has his back to the cage. #BC#
Crenshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petersen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crenshaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Crenshaw. Beautiful body shot.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Crenshaw misses the target.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Crenshaw connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Petersen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crenshaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crenshaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petersen throws a head kick but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petersen under the eye.
Good leg kick by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw walks into a stiff left hand from Petersen.
Petersen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crenshaw's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crenshaw duly obliges. #ROC#Petersen is rocked!
Crenshaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crenshaw throws out the jab.
Crenshaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petersen misses with a jab to the body
and Crenshaw counters with a good, hard body kick but Petersen shrugs it off.
Crenshaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petersen misses with a hook.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Crenshaw.
Petersen looks to clinch
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crenshaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petersen tries to clinch but Crenshaw is having none of it.
Petersen moves out of range of the leg kick from Crenshaw.
Petersen misses with a body shot
and Crenshaw counters with a left right combination that sends Petersen crashing to the mat - Crenshaw wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Petersen out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Crenshaw!
Our winner, Don Crenshaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 457: Reed v Sturmovik
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Petersen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petersen throws the left hand but Keskinen avoids the punch easily.
Keskinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petersen misses the jab.
Keskinen throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Keskinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Keskinen - just one landing.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keskinen.
Petersen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petersen connects with an inside leg kick.
Petersen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petersen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Keskinen ducks down to avoid it.
Keskinen tries to counter with a clinch but Petersen shakes him off and moves away.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keskinen! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Petersen.#T1#
Petersen wants to clinch.
Keskinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keskinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petersen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keskinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petersen needs to keep his hands up - Keskinen had a free shot at his head there.
Keskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersen tries to clinch there but Keskinen circles away.
Keskinen lands with a shot to the body.
Petersen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keskinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Keskinen backs away, Petersen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Petersen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keskinen under the eye.
Keskinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petersen counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Keskinen misses with a looping right.
Keskinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Keskinen.
Petersen sets himself, and Keskinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Petersen avoids it this time.
Petersen scores with a nice strike.
Keskinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Petersen lands with a kick to the temple. Keskinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Petersen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keskinen.
Petersen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keskinen throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Petersen - just one landing.
A jab from Petersen does it's job there.
No joy there for Keskinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petersen tried to counter with a leg kick but Keskinen avoided it.
Petersen scores with a jab. Keskinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Petersen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petersen doesn't manage to clinch there - Keskinen circles away.
Petersen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keskinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Petersen lands a really nice looking cross but Keskinen seems unphased. #ROC#Keskinen is rocked!
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keskinen.
Keskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keskinen.
Keskinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Keskinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Keskinen misses with a wild body shot.
Keskinen misses with a double jab.
Petersen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petersen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petersen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keskinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petersen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Keskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.#T4#
Keskinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Keskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen throws a sloppy head kick
and Keskinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keskinen tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keskinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Keskinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keskinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Petersen finish him?
Keskinen misses with a looping left.
Petersen throws a leg kick which misses Keskinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Keskinen tries to avoid it.
Keskinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Petersen avoids the body shot from Keskinen.
Petersen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keskinen's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen lands a head kick!
Keskinen throws a shot to the body.
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keskinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen 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#
Keskinen cracks a nice hook into Petersen's ribs.
Keskinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petersen rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Petersen does it's job there.
Petersen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petersen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Keskinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keskinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Keskinen. Beautiful body shot.
Petersen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keskinen's head backwards.
Keskinen scores with a shot to the body.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petersen throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen is looking to control Keskinen's arms but Keskinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petersen has his back to the cage.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but Petersen blocks with his arms.
Keskinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersen lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Veikko Keskinen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen blocks an elbow strike from Keskinen. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Keskinen stalling.
Petersen stalling.
Keskinen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Keskinen.
Petersen looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Keskinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petersen takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Nice elbow from Keskinen.
Petersen looking to slow down the pace here.
Keskinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Petersen.
Petersen is looking to control Keskinen's arms but Keskinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petersen has his back to the cage.
Petersen blocks a body shot from Keskinen.
Knees to the body from Keskinen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keskinen obliges.
A left hand lands to the body for Keskinen.
Petersen working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Keskinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keskinen misses with a knee strike.
Keskinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keskinen lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Steven Petersen's cut is getting worse.
Keskinen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Petersen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keskinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Petersen's face.
Keskinen wants to stall.
Keskinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petersen is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keskinen.
Keskinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Veikko Keskinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Petersen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Petersen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Keskinen looking to throw knees to the head but Petersen is blocking nicely.
Petersen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Keskinen misses with a knee strike.
Keskinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Petersen up against the cage.
Petersen controlling the action here for a moment.
Keskinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petersen.
Petersen is trying to maintain a safe position but Keskinen gets an underhook and turns Petersen into the cage.
Keskinen misses with a knee strike.
Petersen struggles to land a body shot inside as Keskinen controls his hands.
Petersen lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Nice body punch from Petersen.
Keskinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Petersen won't want to take too many of those.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petersen avoids it.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Keskinen avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keskinen.
Petersen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Petersen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Keskinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Keskinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keskinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petersen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petersen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keskinen is keeping busy.
Keskinen takes a shot to the head.
Petersen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Keskinen up against the cage.
Petersen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veikko Keskinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Petersen throws a leg kick that misses.
Keskinen blocks a head kick by Petersen.
Petersen connects with a body shot that sends Keskinen's belly button to the back.
Petersen walks into a left hand.
Keskinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keskinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Petersen.
Keskinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Petersen counter with a right hand.
Keskinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
Keskinen wants to counter with a clinch but Petersen pushes him away.
Keskinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keskinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keskinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keskinen.
Petersen throws a leg kick which misses Keskinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Keskinen tries to avoid it. #T1#
Keskinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keskinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petersen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keskinen swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Petersen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petersen is looking to slow Keskinen down with leg kicks.
Keskinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petersen misses with an uppercut.
Petersen defending well as Keskinen loads up on a big left hand.
Keskinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Keskinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keskinen throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen tries to bum rush Keskinen with a series of wild strikes but Keskinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Keskinen looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
Keskinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petersen.
Keskinen throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Petersen.
Keskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.#CL#
Petersen has closed the distance and engaged Keskinen in a clinch.
Petersen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Keskinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keskinen tries a knee to the head but Petersen blocks it.
Nice body punch from Keskinen - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Keskinen lands an elbow just above Petersen 's eye.
Keskinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petersen lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Petersen as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petersen obliges.
Petersen stalls.
Keskinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Petersen blocks it with crossed arms.
Keskinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keskinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petersen misses with a body punch.
Keskinen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Petersen tries to work over Keskinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keskinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Petersen's face. #CUT2#Steven Petersen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Keskinen looking to throw knees to the head but Petersen is blocking nicely.
Petersen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keskinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Petersen avoids the elbow strike from Keskinen, against the cage.
Keskinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keskinen landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Come on Petersen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Keskinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Keskinen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keskinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Petersen blocks it with crossed arms.
Keskinen misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen stalling.
Keskinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petersen.
Keskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petersen is looking to control Keskinen's arms but Keskinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petersen has his back to the cage.
Petersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keskinen obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Petersen.
I think Petersen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steven Petersen!
Steven Petersen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CFC 450: Nao v IsMore
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Orlowski misses.
Orlowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
A big right from Orlowski misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orlowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Orlowski.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petersen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Orlowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orlowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orlowski digs a good hook to Petersen's body.
Orlowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen tries to clinch but Orlowski moves out of range.
Petersen misses with a looping left.
Petersen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orlowski throws a front kick aimed at Petersen's knee but Petersen avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petersen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlowski throws out a leg kick but Petersen moves out of range and Orlowski only half commits.
Orlowski throws a shot to the body.
Orlowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petersen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Barn in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Petersen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orlowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Orlowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petersen doesn't seem bothered though.
Petersen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen checks a low kick from Orlowski.
Petersen doesn't manage to clinch there - Orlowski circles away.
Petersen motions for Orlowski to come forward. Petersen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orlowski! But no joy.
Petersen throws a lazy right hand but Orlowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Orlowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlowski wants to land a leg kick but Petersen is out of range.
Orlowski misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Orlowski takes a swing at Petersen's ribcage but misses.
Petersen throws a low kick but Orlowski moves out of range easily.
Orlowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petersen lands with a straight right. Orlowski didn't see that one coming.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Orlowski moved out of range nicely.
Orlowski throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Petersen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orlowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Orlowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersen lands with a good body shot.
Orlowski throws a head kick but Petersen moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlowski with a nice cross.
Petersen is looking to score with low kicks.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petersen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orlowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
Orlowski throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen lands with an uppercut that bounces Orlowski off the cage and back into range.
Orlowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlowski throws out a leg kick but Petersen moves out of range and Orlowski only half commits.
Petersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Orlowski slips under a jab.
Orlowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Orlowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petersen finds it's way round the side to connect with Orlowski's head. #T3#
Petersen misses with a jab to the body
and Orlowski counters with an inside leg kick.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petersen.
Petersen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orlowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petersen tries to land a leg kick but Orlowski saw it coming and moves away.
Petersen throws a low kick, looking for Orlowski's leg but Orlowski calmly moves out of range.
Orlowski throws a low kick but Petersen moves out of range easily.
Orlowski scores with a body shot.
Orlowski lands a right hook to the body.
Petersen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orlowski. That did some damage!
Petersen checks a low kick from Orlowski.
Petersen half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petersen slips under a jab from Orlowski.
Orlowski throws a chopping leg kick but Petersen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Orlowski gets tackled into the cage by Petersen. Petersen maintains the clinch.
Petersen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlowski working hard to break the clinch.
Orlowski takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Petersen prevents Orlowski from breaking the clinch.
Orlowski is trying to break the clinch but Petersen is controlling him.
Petersen trying to land knees to the body.
Petersen lands with a left to the head.
Petersen controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Orlowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlowski with a hook.
Orlowski throws out a leg kick but Petersen moves out of range and Orlowski only half commits.
Nice shot lands for Petersen.
Petersen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
Petersen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orlowski misses with a hook. Petersen ducked under it nicely.
Petersen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Petersen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Orlowski working hard to break the clinch.
Petersen pushes Orlowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petersen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Orlowski connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlowski.
Orlowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen misses with a leg kick
and Orlowski counters with a thumping low kick.
Orlowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petersen tries to clinch up but Orlowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlowski.
Orlowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petersen counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petersen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orlowski blocks a head kick by Petersen.
Petersen checks a leg kick.
Orlowski throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Orlowski blocks the low kick.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Orlowski misses with a left hand
and Petersen counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Petersen connects with a single shot there.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Orlowski.
A punch combination from Petersen misses.
Petersen lands a nice shot to the body.
Petersen missing with a left hand there. Orlowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petersen throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Orlowski counter with a right hand.
Petersen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orlowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orlowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orlowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Petersen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlowski.
Orlowski checks the leg kick.
Orlowski swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
Orlowski walks into a straight right hand from Petersen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlowski lands a nice hook to Petersen's body. Petersen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orlowski. Orlowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Petersen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlowski.
Petersen is looking to clinch but Orlowski is avoiding it.
Petersen throws a hook but Orlowski avoids it easily.
Petersen avoids the body shot from Orlowski.
Orlowski throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Orlowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Petersen. That snapped Orlowski's head back.
Petersen checks a leg kick.
Orlowski misses the shot to the body.
Orlowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Petersen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orlowski at a distance.
Orlowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Orlowski misses
and Petersen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petersen misses with the combination.
Orlowski ducks right into an uppercut from Petersen. #T3#
Orlowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Orlowski cracks a nice hook into Petersen's ribs.
A jab from Orlowski misses. #CL#
Petersen instigates a clinch.
Orlowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlowski.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petersen obliges.
Petersen is struggling to control the position.
Petersen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petersen looking to stall. #BC2#
Orlowski breaks the clinch. #CL#
Petersen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Orlowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petersen is looking to control Orlowski's arms but Orlowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petersen has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlowski.
A hook to the body from Orlowski.
Petersen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Orlowski stalling against the cage.
Orlowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlowski has Petersen pushed against the cage.
Orlowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petersen has him pressed against the cage.
Orlowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen has a couple of punches blocked by Orlowski.
Petersen lands with a short shot to the head.
Steven Petersen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Orlowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petersen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Orlowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Petersen.
A swing and a miss from Orlowski.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orlowski checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Petersen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Orlowski throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side.
Good work by Petersen as he checks the leg kick.
Orlowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlowski loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Petersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Petersen gets a clinch.
Petersen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlowski has a couple of punches blocked by Petersen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petersen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petersen.
Petersen lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orlowski or not.
Petersen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orlowski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Petersen controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Orlowski tries to work over Petersen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlowski avoiding damage as Petersen throws knees to the body.
Petersen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orlowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Orlowski avoids the elbow strike from Petersen, against the cage.
Orlowski can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Petersen wants to stall.
Petersen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlowski avoids it.
Petersen tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlowski avoids the damage to the body.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
Orlowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Petersen stalling against the cage.
Petersen lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Orlowski.
Orlowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Petersen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Orlowski.
Orlowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orlowski lands with a right to the head.
Orlowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Orlowski breaks the clinch.
Petersen throws an off balance right hand
and Orlowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orlowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlowski avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a low kick.
Orlowski cracks a nice hook into Petersen's ribs.
Karol Orlowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen lands a glancing blow to the side of Orlowski's head.
Petersen thumps Orlowski with a low kick.
Petersen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orlowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.
Petersen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orlowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orlowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Orlowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orlowski misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlowski.
Orlowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
Orlowski throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Orlowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petersen rather than just go for the knockout.
Orlowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orlowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orlowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petersen tries to clinch but Orlowski moves away
and Orlowski counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Petersen moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Orlowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orlowski as Petersen tries to tie him up.
Orlowski lands a body punch. #BC2#
Orlowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petersen. That did some damage!
Steven Petersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Orlowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen wants to clinch
and Orlowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
Orlowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petersen connects with an inside leg kick.
Orlowski throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Orlowski misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen throws a nice head kick!
Petersen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orlowski throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Petersen moves into range and clinches up with Orlowski.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Orlowski.
Petersen pushes Orlowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Petersen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Petersen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Petersen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petersen, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Petersen!
Steven Petersen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CFC 444: IsMore v Inarritu
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
A left and a right from Petersen both land. Nice combination.
Petersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baker avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Petersen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Baker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petersen momentarily.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Petersen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petersen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheers as Baker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petersen doesn't seem phased though.
Petersen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petersen takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Petersen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baker checks a leg kick.
Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petersen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petersen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Petersen digs a good body shot into Baker's ribs.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petersen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petersen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baker lunges at Petersen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petersen's hand.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Petersen has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Petersen avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Baker.
Good body shot from Baker.
Petersen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker is stalling here.
Petersen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Baker.
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a knee to the head.
Baker lands a shot to the body.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Petersen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petersen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Petersen landing knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Baker.
Petersen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker presses Petersen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Baker. #BC2#
Petersen manages to break the clinch.
Petersen misses with a hook
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petersen throws a head kick that misses
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Baker takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Petersen forces Baker back against the ropes and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Petersen tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4##BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker scores with a shot to the body.
Petersen throws a lazy head kick
and Baker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker looks for the body kick but Petersen saw that one coming.
Baker checks the leg kick.
Petersen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Petersen takes a step back to recover.
Petersen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
Petersen misses with an uppercut.
Baker lands with a nice body punch.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Baker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Petersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the body from Petersen misses
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen misses with a low kick.
Baker throws a counter high kick but Petersen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Petersen misses with a few strikes there.
Baker walks into a straight right hand from Petersen.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Petersen counters with an inside leg kick.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petersen throws a solid leg kick but Baker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Nice shot by Petersen.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.
Petersen tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Petersen misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Petersen lands with a nice combination. Baker backs away looking to recover.
Petersen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baker.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersen moves out of range as Baker strikes.
A shot to the liver by Baker. Beautiful body shot.
Petersen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baker missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petersen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petersen swings widly with a right hand
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
A head kick by Petersen misses
and Baker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petersen tries to clinch up.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Petersen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petersen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petersen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petersen is looking to clinch.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Petersen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petersen tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it.
Petersen throws a hook but Baker blocks it.#T3#
Petersen slips a straight right by Baker.
Baker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Petersen thuds a left hand into Baker's body.#CL2#
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Petersen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petersen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow. #BC2#
Petersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker moves out of range as Petersen strikes.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Steven Petersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Petersen.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petersen throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range. #CL#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Petersen back into the ropes.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baker landing knees to the body.
Petersen is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Baker.
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
Baker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Baker.
Baker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Baker landing knees to the head. #BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Petersen darts in trying to clinch
letting Baker counter with a right hand. #ROC#Petersen is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Baker misses the target.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jeff Baker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Petersen throws a leg kick but Baker moved away.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen drops his hands momentarily and Baker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Baker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petersen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Baker lands a big head kick that sends Petersen tumbling to the mat! Baker takes a step backwards and waves Petersen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Petersen is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Baker throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Petersen is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeff Baker!
A victorious Jeff Baker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 437: DeSilva vs Holmes Jr
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Rivers throws a lazy uppercut
and Petersen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rivers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petersen to score with a decent uppercut.
Rivers misses with the combination.
Petersen is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Petersen clinches with his opponent.
Petersen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Petersen misses with a body punch.
Petersen stalling against the cage. #BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Petersen forces Rivers back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Petersen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rivers is out of range and Petersen settles back down.
Rivers misses with a body kick.
Petersen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab from Rivers.
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petersen tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen misses with a low kick as Rivers jumps back.#T1#
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Petersen counters with a nice uppercut.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Petersen.
Rivers scores with a shot to the body.
Rivers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petersen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petersen with a nice calf kick.
Petersen slips a jab from Rivers.#CL2#
Petersen clinches up against the cage.
Petersen trying to stall but Rivers improves his position.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petersen lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen. #T2#
Rivers working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Petersen as the two fighters clinch.
Petersen lands a right hand.
Rivers tries to break the clinch but Petersen is controlling the position.
Petersen slows down the pace here.
Petersen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rivers is keeping busy.
Petersen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Petersen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petersen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Petersen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petersen is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petersen is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Rivers lands a leg kick that knocks Petersen off balance momentarily.
Petersen throws an off balance right hand
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
Petersen checks a leg kick.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Petersen misses. #CL2#
Petersen clinches with his opponent.
Petersen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Petersen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rivers up against the cage.
Petersen has Rivers pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rivers.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petersen.
A short body shot lands from Rivers as the two fighters clinch.
Rivers is trying to push Petersen away but Petersen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Petersen scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Petersen has Rivers pressed against the cage, preventing Rivers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Petersen misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen.
Rivers dodges the punch combination from Petersen.
Good work by Rivers as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Petersen misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Petersen wants to clinch.
Rivers is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen dominated that round.
That's time! Rivers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rivers misses with a leg kick
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivers thumps Petersen with a low kick.
Rivers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petersen to score with a decent uppercut.
Rivers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petersen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Rivers.
Petersen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petersen throws a head kick that misses
and Rivers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rivers swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Rivers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Petersen tenderised Rivers's leg. Rivers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Rivers misses.
Nice defenses there by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a two punch combination.
Petersen throws a nice looking combination but Rivers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petersen misses with a double jab
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Petersen tries to clinch but Rivers moves away
and Rivers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rivers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Petersen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petersen throws a head kick that misses.
Petersen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersen throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Petersen wants to land a leg kick but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petersen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Rivers jabs at Petersen's body.
Petersen misses with a leg kick.
Tom Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Rivers walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersen slips under a jab from Rivers.
Rivers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Petersen misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rivers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike.
Petersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land. #BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petersen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Petersen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Rivers scores with a body shot.
Petersen lands a jab to Rivers's midsection.
Petersen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rivers.
Rivers throws a low kick but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Petersen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rivers tries to land a front kick but Petersen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
Petersen connects with the punch.
Petersen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Petersen.
Rivers throwing a counter right hand but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petersen doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Petersen clinches. #BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersen has time to react.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Petersen gets a clinch.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Petersen misses.
Petersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Petersen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petersen throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen looking to stall.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Petersen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Petersen trying to control the position but instead, Rivers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petersen into the cage.
Rivers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Rivers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rivers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rivers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen blocks a head kick by Rivers.
Petersen tries to clinch but Rivers is having none of it.
Petersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Rivers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petersen tries to clinch up but Rivers circles away and keeps his distance.
Petersen takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Rivers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers connects with a crisp jab.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Petersen scores with a decent looking hook.
Petersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petersen jabs at Rivers's body.#T1#
Petersen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Petersen cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Rivers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petersen.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Petersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivers throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rivers thuds a left hand into Petersen's body.
Rivers thows a body kick. Petersen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Petersen tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers tried to counter with a leg kick but Petersen avoided it.
Petersen throws a right hand that Rivers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivers also avoids with ease.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Petersen.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Petersen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Rivers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petersen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petersen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petersen slips under a jab from Rivers.
Petersen tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Rivers. That snapped Petersen's head back.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers throws a wild body kick that Petersen sees coming a mile off.
Petersen throws a sloppy body shot
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petersen tries to clinch there but Rivers circles away. #T3#
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersen moves in looking to clinch but Rivers pushes him off.
Rivers scores with a body shot.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Rivers slips under a jab from Petersen.
Rivers lands a really nice looking cross but Petersen seems unphased.
Petersen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petersen.
Petersen jabs at Rivers's body.
Petersen misses with a leg kick
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Petersen throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Petersen throws a jab when Rivers was well out of range.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Petersen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
Petersen connects with a looping right hand.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Rivers tenderised Petersen's leg. Petersen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petersen misses with a leg kick
and Rivers counters with a nice leg kick.
Petersen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petersen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petersen throws a sloppy head kick
and Rivers counters with a good low kick that Petersen was not able to check.
Rivers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Petersen misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tom Rivers.
I think Rivers 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Rivers!
In his post fight interview, Tom Rivers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2021

#R1#
Orsic with a poor takedown
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Petersen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orsic.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsic checks a low kick from Petersen.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
Petersen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Petersen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orsic doesn't seem bothered though.
Petersen blocks a jab.
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Petersen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petersen cracks Orsic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orsic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Orsic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petersen on his heels. He'll look to pass Petersen's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
Orsic stays in close to Petersen's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orsic is one step ahead there.
Orsic stays in close to Petersen's body and controls the position.
Orsic trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen pulls Orsic in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Orsic looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Orsic throws a series of punches but Petersen avoids them all with ease.
Petersen misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
Orsic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsic misses the jab.
Petersen connects with a right hand. Orsic shakes it off.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Orsic misses.
Petersen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen with the inside leg kick.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Orsic moved out of range nicely.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
Petersen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Petersen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Petersen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Petersen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mate Orsic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen with a nice calf kick.
Orsic blocks a head kick by Petersen.
Orsic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
Orsic misses with a hook to the body
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Orsic throws a good cross that connects.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petersen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersen throws out the jab.
Orsic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petersen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orsic defending well as Petersen loads up on a big left hand.
Petersen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Orsic misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Petersen misses the target.#T4#
Orsic throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Petersen.
Petersen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsic.
A counter left hand to the body from Petersen misses its target.
Orsic misses with a lunging right hand
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Orsic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Orsic misses with a straight right.
Petersen lands a nice hook to Orsic's body. Orsic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orsic throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Petersen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Petersen finds it's way through Orsic's defenses.
Petersen lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Orsic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petersen as he jumps to the side.
Orsic swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Petersen to counter with a crisp jab.
Orsic misses with the combination.
Petersen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orsic on the side of the head.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Petersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around?
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsic moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Orsic throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsic throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen with a hook.#T1#
Orsic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orsic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orsic fails with a takedown attempt.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mate Orsic.
Petersen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petersen wants it to stay on the feet.
Petersen connects with a body shot.
Petersen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petersen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsic.
Orsic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Petersen counter with a right hand.
Orsic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petersen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orsic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petersen circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Petersen misses the target.
Orsic misses with an uppercut
and Orsic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Petersen lands with a good body shot.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Orsic checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Petersen tries a low kick but Orsic avoids it.
Orsic tries to clinch up.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsic works Petersen's body with a nice hook.
Petersen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petersen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petersen stuns Orsic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsic moves away.
It seemed like Orsic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsic misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orsic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen misses with a few strikes there.
Orsic misses with a hook
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
Petersen throws a low kick but Orsic avoids it.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Orsic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petersen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petersen throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Petersen coming out on top.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Orsic fails to land with a series of punches.
Orsic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petersen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Orsic backs away, Petersen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of Orsic's head but Orsic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Petersen swings for the body but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Orsic moves out of range as Petersen strikes.
Orsic is looking to clinch.
Orsic lands a glancing blow to the side of Petersen's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen throws a hook to the side of Orsic's head but Orsic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen scores with the left hand. Orsic knows he should have avoided that one.
Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen throws a head kick that Orsic semi-blocks.
Orsic dodges the punch combination from Petersen.
Petersen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orsic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orsic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Petersen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petersen lunges at Orsic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orsic's hand.
Orsic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orsic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orsic staying out of range there.
Orsic throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Nice cross by Petersen.
Petersen moves out of range as Orsic strikes.
Orsic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orsic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petersen counters with a big head kick but Orsic shrugs it off.
Orsic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orsic throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petersen scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Orsic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Orsic is controlling the pace. #T1#
Petersen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Orsic is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
Orsic wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Orsic seems to be working for a kimura but Petersen defends the submission attempt.
Petersen wants to control but Orsic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Orsic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petersen!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petersen is looking to escape.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen tries to hold on but Orsic pushes him away.
Petersen stops Orsic from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petersen tries to hold on but Orsic pushes him away. #T3#
Orsic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orsic takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Orsic tries to keep control of the position but Petersen is staying busy.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mate Orsic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orsic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petersen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Orsic controlling the position well here. Petersen rolled but Orsic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Petersen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steven Petersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Petersen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersen tries to hold on but Orsic postures up.
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Orsic maintains control.
Petersen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Orsic.
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsic content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mate Orsic.
I think Petersen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Petersen!
A less than humble Steven Petersen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: KOM Lightweights Semi Finals
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Dagestanskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petersen.
Dagestanskiy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Dagestanskiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Petersen circles away.
Petersen stalks Dagestanskiy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dagestanskiy's face. Dagestanskiy staggers backwards, shaken.
Petersen dodges the punch combination from Dagestanskiy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petersen! But no joy.
Petersen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Dagestanskiy coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Dagestanskiy moved out of range nicely.
Dagestanskiy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Dagestanskiy misses the jab.
Dagestanskiy misses with a lunging right hand
and Dagestanskiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dagestanskiy tries to bum rush Petersen with a series of wild strikes but Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Petersen finds it's target.#TD#
Dagestanskiy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petersen is trying to defend but Dagestanskiy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Dagestanskiy from advancing to side control.
Petersen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dagestanskiy jumps into side control!
Petersen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dagestanskiy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dagestanskiy wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy. #T2#
Petersen struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dagestanskiy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Petersen tries to buck Dagestanskiy off but Dagestanskiy is having none of it.#SUB#
Dagestanskiy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petersen, who protects the arm well.
Dagestanskiy has control of an arm but Petersen manages to advance to Dagestanskiy's back!
You can see the frustration on Dagestanskiy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petersen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dagestanskiy doesn't escape. #T3#
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Even with his hooks in, Petersen manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dagestanskiy staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control.
Petersen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for the choke from the back position but Dagestanskiy is controlling his hands well.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but not successfully.
Petersen is controlling the position but Dagestanskiy somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Dagestanskiy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dagestanskiy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back!
Petersen wants to escape the position.
Dagestanskiy punishes Petersen with strikes from the back mount.
Dagestanskiy is landing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagestanskiy keeps control of the position as Petersen tries to break free.
Dagestanskiy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khaba Dagestanskiy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dagestanskiy dives in for a single leg takedown but Petersen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petersen working aggressively here.
Dagestanskiy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Dagestanskiy on the inside.
Petersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Dagestanskiy has Petersen pushed against the cage.
Dagestanskiy slows down the pace here.
Dagestanskiy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Petersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petersen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Dagestanskiy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dagestanskiy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Petersen leaning against his opponent.
Petersen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dagestanskiy pushes Petersen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dagestanskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petersen misses with the head strike.
Dagestanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Petersen as the two fighters clinch.
Petersen looking to slow down the pace here.
Petersen taking a breather.
Petersen is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Dagestanskiy has denied him.
A short body shot lands from Petersen as the two fighters clinch.
Dagestanskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petersen blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Dagestanskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersen lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Dagestanskiy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Petersen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dagestanskiy working over Petersen with some ground and pound. Petersen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dagestanskiy working the head and body with strikes.
Petersen wants to control but Dagestanskiy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dagestanskiy 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.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is pressing down on Dagestanskiy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Khaba Dagestanskiy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dagestanskiy postures up and lands a big shot to Petersen's brow.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Dagestanskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petersen can do to turn this around?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dagestanskiy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dagestanskiy is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dagestanskiy is concentrating on defense, preventing Petersen from advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dagestanskiy is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dagestanskiy avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Khaba Dagestanskiy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
That's time! Dagestanskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dagestanskiy dives in for a single leg takedown but Petersen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petersen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dagestanskiy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petersen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Petersen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Petersen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dagestanskiy throws out a loose jab but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy tries to bum rush Petersen with a series of wild strikes but Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petersen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Petersen staying out of range there.
It seemed like Petersen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petersen.
Dagestanskiy throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Dagestanskiy moves away and avoids it.
Dagestanskiy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Dagestanskiy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Dagestanskiy lands a right hook to the body.
Dagestanskiy throws a series of punches but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen is looking for the big counter here.
Petersen throws a head kick but Dagestanskiy moves out of range.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khaba Dagestanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen misses with a leg kick.
Dagestanskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dagestanskiy misses with a jab to the body
and Dagestanskiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petersen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Dagestanskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersen.
Dagestanskiy is looking to counter punch.
Dagestanskiy throws a series of punches but Petersen avoids them all with ease.
Petersen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dagestanskiy checks it well. #T2#
Dagestanskiy connects with the punch.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petersen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dagestanskiy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
Petersen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dagestanskiy with a body shot.
Petersen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dagestanskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dagestanskiy tries for a takedown but Petersen circles away easily
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Petersen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dagestanskiy is looking to counter punch.
Dagestanskiy connects with a body shot.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Dagestanskiy.
Petersen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Dagestanskiy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petersen counters with a right hand to the body.
Dagestanskiy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dagestanskiy slips under a jab from Petersen.
A nice leg kick from Petersen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dagestanskiy feints a jab promting Petersen to slip. Dagestanskiy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Petersen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Dagestanskiy moved away.
Dagestanskiy tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petersen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dagestanskiy has his takedown stuffed
and Petersen counters with a head kick. #CL#
Dagestanskiy pushes Petersen up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen is pushing Dagestanskiy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Petersen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petersen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Steven Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dagestanskiy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petersen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dagestanskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dagestanskiy blocks a body shot from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Khaba Dagestanskiy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dagestanskiy, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khaba Dagestanskiy!
A victorious Khaba Dagestanskiy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 7( LW)
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Hirigushi misses with a hook.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Petersen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Hirigushi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petersen, pushing him back against the cage.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petersen blocking some punches.
Petersen pushes Hirigushi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petersen stalling in the clinch but Hirigushi improves position.
Hirigushi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hirigushi misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen blocking some punches.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petersen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hirigushi avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hirigushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petersen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petersen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi pushes Petersen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen.
Hirigushi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Petersen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hirigushi is keeping busy.
Petersen blocking some punches.
Hirigushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
Hirigushi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hirigushi misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Petersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hirigushi has managed to clinch.
Petersen missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Hirigushi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from Petersen.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi keeps control of Petersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Hirigushi lands with a light punch inside.
Petersen slowing the pace effectively.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirigushi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hirigushi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Hirigushi.
Petersen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petersen blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with a punch to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Hirigushi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
Petersen lands a right hand.
Petersen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hirigushi.
Petersen is struggling to control the position.
Hirigushi can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action. #T3#
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hirigushi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petersen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hirigushi backwards.
Petersen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hirigushi controls his hands.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petersen blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
Hirigushi tries to work over Petersen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petersen leaning against his opponent.
Petersen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Petersen lands a right hand.
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen.
Nice body punch from Hirigushi. #BC2#
Petersen breaks from the clinch.
Hirigushi cracks Petersen with a good jab.
Petersen throws a body punch but Hirigushi moves out of range. #T4#
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi defending well as Petersen loads up on a big left hand.
Petersen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
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!
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersen throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Petersen scores with a nice strike.
Hirigushi misses with a straight right.
Petersen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petersen misses with a straight right. #CL#
Hirigushi closes the distance and clinches.
Petersen blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
As Hirigushi backs off Petersen throws a huge counter combo but Hirigushi manages to avoid it all.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hirigushi moves away.
Hirigushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Hirigushi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hirigushi.
A leg kick checked by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws a big shot that misses.
Hirigushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen. #CL#
Hirigushi takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Hirigushi.
Kendo Hirigushi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Petersen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hirigushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Petersen is leaning against Hirigushi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hirigushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petersen can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Petersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hirigushi lands with a right hand.
Petersen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petersen drops his hands momentarily and Hirigushi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Petersen is rocked!
Hirigushi works Petersen's body with a nice hook.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petersen scores with the left hand. Hirigushi knows he should have avoided that one.
Petersen throws a body punch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot that snaps Petersen's head back.
Hirigushi throws a nice looking combination but Petersen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petersen throws the left hand but Hirigushi avoids the punch easily.
Hirigushi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petersen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Petersen misses.
Hirigushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Petersen motions for Hirigushi to come forward. Petersen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirigushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petersen can pounce on him.
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersen feints and then cracks Hirigushi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hirigushi down.
Nice shot lands for Petersen.
Nice body punch from Hirigushi.
Petersen slips a jab from Hirigushi.
Petersen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hirigushi with a body shot.
Hirigushi misses with a wild combination. #T3#
A punch combination from Hirigushi misses.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hirigushi misses with a hook
and Petersen counters with a good low kick that Hirigushi was not able to check.
Hirigushi throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hirigushi lands a really nice looking cross but Petersen seems unphased.
Kendo Hirigushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Hirigushi ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Hirigushi wants to clinch up but Petersen keeps it at a distance.
Petersen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hirigushi on the side of the head.
Petersen slips a jab from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Hirigushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirigushi throws out a loose jab but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersen throws a low kick but Hirigushi avoids it.
Petersen moves forwards but Hirigushi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hirigushi blocks a jab.
Petersen throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirigushi tries to clinch up.
Hirigushi looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Hirigushi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petersen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hirigushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen jabs Hirigushi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kendo Hirigushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Petersen avoids them all with ease.
Hirigushi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hirigushi misses with a hook.
Hirigushi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Petersen cracks a nice hook into Hirigushi's ribs.
Nice cross by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hirigushi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petersen doesn't seem bothered though.
Petersen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Hirigushi coming out on top.
Petersen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Petersen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen seems to have recovered his senses.
Hirigushi wants to clinch up but Petersen keeps it at a distance.
Hirigushi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hirigushi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirigushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petersen counters with a left and a right that stings Hirigushi.
Petersen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hirigushi.#T2#
Petersen clobbers Hirigushi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Hirigushi is rocked!
Hirigushi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petersen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot lands for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hirigushi throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Hirigushi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hirigushi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petersen throws a right hand that Hirigushi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hirigushi also avoids with ease.#T3#
Petersen scores with the left hand. Hirigushi knows he should have avoided that one.
Hirigushi tries to clinch but Petersen moves out of range.
Hirigushi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Petersen avoids them all with ease.
Hirigushi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petersen counters with a left and a right that stings Hirigushi.
Kendo Hirigushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petersen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petersen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hirigushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hirigushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Hirigushi scores with a one two! Petersen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen takes a swing at Hirigushi's ribcage but misses.
Hirigushi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petersen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Petersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hirigushi misses with the combination.
Steven Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hirigushi slips under a jab from Petersen.
Petersen throws a leg kick that misses.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Hirigushi slips the punch.
Hirigushi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Petersen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Petersen.
Well Hirigushi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 1( LW)
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Mullin throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen lands with an uppercut that bounces Mullin off the cage and back into range.
Mullin slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mullin misses the target.
Petersen feints and then cracks Mullin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mullin down.
Mullin works Petersen's body with a nice hook.
A left and a right from Petersen both land. Nice combination.
Mullin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mullin throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been told by Mullin's head coaches at The Cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Mullin blocks the leg kick.
Petersen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mullin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petersen thinking.
Mullin blocks 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!
Mullin misses with a hook. Petersen ducked under it nicely.
Petersen wants to slow Mullin down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Mullin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petersen throws a nice looking combination but Mullin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petersen throws a sloppy body shot
and Mullin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Petersen is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1#
Mullin moves out of range as Petersen strikes.
Mullin misses with a hook. Petersen ducked under it nicely.
Mullin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Mullin misses with a head kick.
Mullin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petersen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petersen throws a leg kick
and Mullin counters with a thumping low kick. #TD#
Mullin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Petersen to the mat! Petersen manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mullin forces his way into half guard.
Petersen trying to control but Mullin postures up. #SUB2#
Petersen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Mullin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Mullin is looking for a kimura but Petersen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mullin to get the leverage.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Mullin is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mullin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Mullin from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mullin throws a head kick that misses
and Petersen counters with an inside leg kick.
Petersen misses with a low kick as Mullin jumps back.
Mullin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Mullin checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mullin misses the target.
Mullin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mullin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mullin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petersen. #T4#
Mullin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mullin.
Mullin misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Mullin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petersen's guard.
Petersen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mullin dives into side control. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen wants to control but Mullin postures up.
Mullin controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Mullin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Petersen misses the jab.
A low kick from Mullin is predictable there
and Petersen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petersen thuds his right hand into Mullin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mullin.
Mullin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mullin misses with a left hand
and Petersen counters with a low kick, right behind Mullin 's knee.
Mullin throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick from Petersen misses.
A big left from Mullin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullin connects with a body shot that sends Petersen's belly button to the back.
Mullin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petersen blocks the body kick.
Petersen moves forwards but Mullin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullin scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Petersen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mullin is out of range and Petersen settles back down.
A nice leg kick from Petersen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersen with a hook.
Petersen scores with a hook to the body. Mullin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Mullin.
Mullin avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Petersen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD#
Mullin gets the takedown into side control.
Mullin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Petersen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Mullin happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Mullin'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 is looking to regain half guard here but Mullin keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen looking for a sweep but Mullin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mullin looking to control but Petersen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Mullin avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
Petersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Mullin has hold of Petersen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Petersen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Herbert Mullin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mullin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Petersen turns into him and now he's in Mullin's guard. #T4#
Mullin controlling Petersen's posture.
Mullin 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.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mullin slips a jab from Petersen.
Petersen lands a leg kick that knocks Mullin off balance momentarily.
Mullin connects with a body shot that sends Petersen's belly button to the back.
Petersen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mullin on the side of the head.
Petersen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mullin.
Mullin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Mullin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Mullin is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mullin's head backwards.
Mullin misses the shot to the body.
Mullin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petersen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mullin counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Mullin moved out of range.
Petersen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mullin.
Petersen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petersen blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Mullin blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Mullin blocks the low kick.
A cross from Mullin lands.
Petersen connects with a body shot that sends Mullin's belly button to the back.
Mullin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petersen.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mullin.
Petersen misses with a double jab.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Mullin ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Mullin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petersen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mullin somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mullin is defended easily by Petersen.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petersen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mullin counters with a head kick. That will keep Petersen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mullin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Mullin does it's job there.
Mullin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Mullin misses with a hook.
Petersen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mullin under the eye.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
That kick from Petersen tenderised Mullin's leg. Mullin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petersen feints and then cracks Mullin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mullin down.
Petersen scores with a hook to the body. Mullin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petersen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mullin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mullin lands with a nice body kick.
Petersen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mullin counters with a big head kick but Petersen shrugs it off.
Mullin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petersen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Petersen.
A big right from Petersen misses.
Petersen is looking to slow Mullin down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullin misses with a head kick.
Mullin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick.
Petersen misses the body punch
and Mullin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petersen misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Mullin.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersen scoring well with a low kick there.
Petersen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mullin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mullin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petersen connects with a leg kick.
Petersen takes a swing at Mullin's ribcage but misses.
Petersen scores with the left hand. Mullin knows he should have avoided that one.
Mullin misses with a looping right.
Mullin checks the leg kick nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Petersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petersen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Petersen!
In his post fight interview, Steven Petersen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PANDA 59
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Petersen moves away from the strike by Cole.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen is looking for a counter combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petersen.
Cole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Petersen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Good standup being displayed there by Petersen as he connects with a hook.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cole clinches.
Petersen is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Petersen to work.
Cole throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Petersen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Petersen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Petersen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cole blocks it with crossed arms.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Petersen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cole blocks it with crossed arms.
Petersen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cole as Petersen tries to tie him up.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Petersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Petersen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cole is defending well for now.#T2#
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole managing to block the knees to the body from Petersen.
A short uppercut from Cole.
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!
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Petersen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole presses Petersen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petersen lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Petersen fails to land.
Petersen stalls.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petersen blocking some punches.
Petersen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Petersen.
Petersen lands a nice uppercut.
Cole prevents a body shot from Petersen.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole works on Petersen's body with a couple of short punches.
Petersen tries a knee to the head but Cole blocks it. #T3#
Petersen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petersen is trying to stall.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Petersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petersen throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Cole lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Cole lunges at Petersen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petersen's hand.
Cole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Petersen is rocked!
Cole falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petersen counters with a good low kick that Cole was not able to check.
Petersen misses with a series of wild punches.
Cole slips a jab from Petersen.#T4#
Cole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cole on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petersen throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
Petersen misses with a leg kick.
Petersen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole lands a jab-cross combination.
Cole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petersen.
Cole looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Cole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petersen.
Cole drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petersen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cole's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petersen throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
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#
Petersen misses with a right hand
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Petersen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Petersen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Petersen.
Cole misses with a looping right.
Petersen seems to have got his legs back now.
Petersen catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Petersen's head coaches at The Barn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petersen throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Petersen only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Cole throws a right hand that Petersen ducks under and follows up with a left that Petersen also avoids with ease.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Petersen misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Petersen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Petersen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cole takes one to the chin there.
Petersen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petersen digs a good hook to Cole's body.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Petersen scores with a jab to the head.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a hook to the body
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cole misses with a left hand
letting Petersen counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Cole falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##CL2#
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James Cole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Petersen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole avoiding damage as Petersen throws knees to the body.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole lands a left hand.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#Steven Petersen's cut is getting worse.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersen's elbow.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Petersen avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Petersen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Petersen blocks a body shot from Cole.
Petersen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petersen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
A short right from Cole.
Cole letting Petersen take a breather here.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersen's elbow.
Cole prevents a body shot from Petersen.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Petersen controls his hands.
Petersen working aggressively here.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole managing to block the knees to the body from Petersen.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Petersen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cole.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petersen.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Petersen's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole pushes Petersen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petersen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cole.
Petersen stalling in the clinch but Cole improves position.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cole up against the cage.
Petersen stalling in the clinch but Cole improves position.
Petersen misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Cole presses Petersen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Petersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cole tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cole throws a nice looking combination but Petersen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cole throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
Cole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cole throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
Cole lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Cole misses.
Cole misses with a straight left. #T1##CL2#
Cole clinches up with Petersen and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole letting Petersen take a breather here.
Petersen lands a shoulder strike.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole tries to work over Petersen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petersen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cole as Petersen tries to tie him up.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Petersen just leaning against Cole, taking a breather.
Cole lands a right hand.
Petersen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole blocks a body shot from Petersen.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petersen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands an uppercut.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Petersen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Petersen drops to his knees and Cole pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Cole!
James Cole decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PANDA 48
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Petersen misses.
Petersen avoids the body shot from Knox.
Petersen lands with a nice body punch.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Petersen.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Petersen throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for Petersen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Petersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petersen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Underground Rio in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen staying out of range there.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Petersen.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petersen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Knox throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Petersen had a free shot at his head there.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox jabs Petersen right on the nose. Petersen blinks but takes it well.
Knox misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petersen swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Petersen to counter with a crisp jab.
Petersen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petersen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Despite the aggression on Petersen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knox looks to land a combination but Petersen avoids it well. #T3#
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Petersen throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Petersen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Nice cross by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a series of wild punches.
Petersen takes one to the side of the head.
Petersen throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox slips under a jab.#CL#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Petersen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Petersen is controlling him.#T4##BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petersen blocks a jab.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petersen throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Petersen thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Petersen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Petersen misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Knox checks a low kick from Petersen.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petersen circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox backing away here, and Petersen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petersen scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Petersen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Petersen breaks away and moves out of range.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petersen.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knox checks a low kick from Petersen.
Petersen defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Petersen throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steven Petersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Knox misses. #T1#
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petersen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox walks into a jab.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petersen thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Petersen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersen throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Knox.
A low kick lands for Petersen.
Petersen moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Nice jab there from Petersen.
Petersen throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox with a nice cross.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Petersen misses with a low kick.#T3#
Petersen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knox closes the distance but Petersen moves to the side
and Petersen counters with a left to the body.
Knox misses with a hook
and Petersen counters with an inside leg kick.
Petersen misses the jab.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Petersen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petersen on the side of the head.
Petersen defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Petersen takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Petersen throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Petersen throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Petersen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Petersen slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Petersen working aggressively here.
Petersen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
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 Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Knox checks a low kick from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.
Knox tries to clinch but Petersen is having none of it.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Petersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Petersen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petersen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petersen. That's going to slow Knox down. #T1#
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox moves out of range as Petersen strikes.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petersen defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox misses with a hook
and Petersen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petersen throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersen misses with a double jab. #CL#
Knox has Petersen up against the cage in a clinch.
Petersen blocking some punches. #T2#
Petersen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knox working aggressively here.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petersen looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petersen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knox's brow.
Knox slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox misses with some punches.
Petersen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petersen obliges.
Petersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petersen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petersen is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petersen has his back to the cage.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Knox. #BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook. Petersen ducked under it nicely.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petersen is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Petersen moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Petersen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Petersen lands a body shot.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Petersen flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
Petersen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petersen cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Petersen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petersen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petersen misses with the combination.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Petersen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knox takes a swing at Petersen's ribcage but misses.
Petersen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petersen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Aramis Knox did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Petersen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Petersen.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Petersen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Petersen counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petersen.
Petersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Petersen slips under a jab from Knox.
A punch combination from Petersen misses.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
Knox throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.
Petersen misses with an uppercut.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petersen manages to circle out of the way.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Petersen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.#T2#
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petersen to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersen lands with a good body shot.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersen slips under a jab from Knox.
Petersen throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Petersen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petersen.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Petersen defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Knox throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petersen! But no joy.#T4#
Petersen wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Petersen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Petersen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petersen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Knox misses with a hook.
Donk. Petersen catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Petersen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Petersen.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
As Knox backs off Petersen throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petersen there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petersen misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Petersen.
Petersen scores with a nice right hand.
Petersen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Petersen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Petersen.
Knox lands with a nice combination. Petersen backs away looking to recover.
Jab by Petersen.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Knox tries to clinch up but Petersen circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Petersen misses #CL#
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Knox wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Petersen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Petersen looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Petersen lands an uppercut.
Petersen takes a shot to the head.
Knox lands a left hand.
Petersen is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petersen just leaning against Knox, taking a breather.
Knox pushes Petersen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Petersen is controlling the position.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Knox is trying to break free.
Petersen is pushing Knox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Petersen wants to stall. #T3#
Knox stalling the fight. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Petersen's defenses.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Petersen misses.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petersen eats them both and turns towards Knox to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.#T4#
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petersen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox wants to clinch up but Petersen keeps it at a distance.
Petersen lands a head shot.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen.
Petersen unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petersen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aramis Knox.
I think Knox 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox retains his lightweight title!
Aramis Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PANDA 35
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersen throws a leg kick but James moved away.
James looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
James throws a right and a left that Petersen avoids nicely.
Petersen feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from James does it's job there.
Petersen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from James.
James avoids the body shot from Petersen.
James tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petersen manages to circle out of the way.
James connects with a single shot there.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
James tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Petersen misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen lands a body shot. #T1#
James checks a leg kick nicely.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Petersen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from James misses.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by James there.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petersen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James misses with a hook
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James throws a head kick that misses
and Petersen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petersen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James lands with a straight right. Petersen didn't see that one coming.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petersen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.
Petersen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petersen moves away from the strike by James.
Petersen takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Petersen misses.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
James throws a shot from downtown. Petersen moves away and avoids it.
Petersen flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.#T3#
James looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Petersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petersen defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James feints a jab promting Petersen to slip. James then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Petersen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James misses with a low kick.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Petersen moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
Petersen takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Petersen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Nice defenses there by James.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
James avoids the body shot from Petersen.
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!
Petersen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
James misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Petersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen.
Petersen flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James connects with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Petersen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elmore James will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
James missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petersen defends well and James ends up having to push Petersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Petersen.
Petersen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petersen throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Petersen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Elmore James is winning the standup battle so far.
James looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen blocks a jab.#T1#
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by James.
James cracks Petersen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a thumping low kick.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen connects with a crisp jab.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James misses with a straight right.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Petersen tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petersen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Petersen is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James slips a straight right by Petersen.
Petersen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James takes one on the button.
James tries to clinch up but Petersen circles away and keeps his distance.
Petersen takes a jab right on the kisser.
James lands a jab to Petersen's midsection.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from James.#T3#
Petersen staying out of range there.
James backing away here, and Petersen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petersen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petersen! But no joy.
James moves away from the strike by Petersen.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James swinging wildly here.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petersen stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petersen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
James misses the jab.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petersen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James misses with a body shot.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James tries to clinch
and Petersen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petersen's head backwards.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petersen slips a jab from James.
Petersen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James wants to slow Petersen down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petersen! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
It seemed like Petersen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petersen digs a good hook to James's body.
Petersen catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James tries to clinch there but Petersen circles away.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petersen feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from James misses.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Petersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Petersen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petersen cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petersen connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petersen throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James misses with an uppercut.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Petersen. Beautiful body shot.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Petersen blocks the leg kick.
James tries to clinch there but Petersen circles away. #T2#
James thows a leg kick but Petersen checks it
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersen throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen slips a jab from James.
A nice side step and Petersen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
James misses with a straight left.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petersen takes one to the chin there.
Petersen tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
Some wild striking there from Petersen.
Petersen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petersen moves away from the strike by James.
Petersen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petersen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Petersen takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petersen.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Nice uppercut there from Petersen.
Petersen connects with a body shot.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Petersen lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Petersen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersen has time to react.#T4#
James scores with a nice head shot.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petersen is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Petersen circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Petersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Petersen as James shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from James misses.
Petersen lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
A big right from James misses.
Nice defenses there by Petersen.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Petersen flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
Petersen throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Petersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petersen 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steven Petersen!
Steven Petersen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PANDA 24
Date: Sep 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Petersen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boxer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petersen checks a leg kick.
Boxer dodges the punch combination from Petersen.
Boxer throws a good cross that connects.
Boxer misses with a head kick.
Petersen lands the left hand.
A cross from Boxer lands.
Petersen scores with a nice head shot.
Boxer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersen blocks a jab.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer scores with a one two! Petersen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen throws the left hand but Boxer avoids the punch easily.
Boxer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer misses with a looping left.
Boxer moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxer throws out the jab.
Petersen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Petersen.
Boxer misses with a two punch combination.
Petersen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Petersen tries a quick counter leg kick but Boxer is wise to it.
Petersen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boxer at a distance.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Boxer slips the punch.
Boxer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Boxer.
Boxer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
Petersen lands with a nice body punch.
Petersen lunges at Boxer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boxer's hand.
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!
Petersen slips under a jab from Boxer.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Boxer throwing a counter right hand but Petersen manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a wild combination. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Petersen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boxer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boxer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Petersen scores with a four punch combination!
Petersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Boxer is rocked!
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Boxer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petersen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petersen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petersen drops Boxer with a big left hand! Boxer is injured, injured bad! Petersen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Petersen!
In his post fight interview, Steven Petersen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Thai Boxer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh sh#t 🔥'.

Event: YB Sol Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen motions for Nakano to come forward. Petersen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano throws a low kick, looking for Petersen's leg but Petersen calmly moves out of range.
Petersen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakano lands a leg kick that knocks Petersen off balance momentarily.
Nakano cracks a nice hook into Petersen's ribs.
Petersen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakano throws a front kick aimed at Petersen's knee but Petersen avoids it well.
Petersen with the inside leg kick.
Nakano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Nakano.
Nakano scores with a body shot.
Naoyuki Nakano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Nakano throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nakano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petersen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakano. Nakano obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Nakano throws a nice head kick!
Nakano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nakano wants to counter with a clinch but Petersen pushes him away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nakano.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Nakano checks it.
Nakano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petersen tries to land a leg kick but Nakano saw it coming and moves away.
Petersen throws a low kick, looking for Nakano's leg but Nakano calmly moves out of range.
Petersen misses with a low kick.
Nakano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petersen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakano thinking.
Nakano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petersen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nakano.
Petersen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petersen connects with a jab.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakano slips under a jab from Petersen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petersen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petersen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Petersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Petersen does no damage.
A clash of legs there as Nakano blocks the low kick.
Petersen cracks Nakano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petersen scores with a body shot.
Nakano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petersen momentarily.
Petersen thuds a left hand into Nakano's body.
Nakano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petersen is able to avoid easily.
Petersen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Petersen lands a nice hook to Nakano's body. Nakano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petersen checks it well.
Nakano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petersen.
Nakano throws out a leg kick but Petersen moves out of range and Nakano only half commits.
Nakano is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakano lands a jab to Petersen's midsection.
Nakano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petersen misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen thumps Nakano with a low kick.
Nakano slips a jab from Petersen.
Nakano wants to counter the offense by Petersen and move into the clinch position.
Petersen throws out a loose jab but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersen scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakano should have avoided that one.
Petersen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakano.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Nakano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakano blocks the leg kick.
Nakano loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersen throws out the jab.
That kick from Petersen tenderised Nakano's leg. Nakano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Nakano has Petersen up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Petersen fails to land. #T4#
Nakano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
Nakano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petersen misses with some punches.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petersen trying to control the position but instead, Nakano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petersen into the cage.
Nakano avoiding damage as Petersen throws knees to the body.
Petersen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Petersen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Petersen lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Petersen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nakano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petersen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakano.
Petersen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petersen throws a big counter combination but Nakano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petersen misses the jab.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Petersen throwing a counter right hand but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Nakano with a nice calf kick.
Nakano swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nakano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nakano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petersen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nakano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakano throws a low kick, looking for Petersen's leg but Petersen calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Petersen lands.
Nakano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakano slips a straight right by Petersen.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petersen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakano.#T1#
Nakano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petersen cracks a nice hook into Nakano's ribs.
Petersen connects with a leg kick.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petersen with a nice cross.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakano. Nakano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Petersen checks it.
Petersen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Nakano as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Nakano.
Nakano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Petersen does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakano swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Petersen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakano.
Petersen throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakano counters with a good, hard body kick but Petersen shrugs it off.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Petersen misses the jab.
Nakano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some bone on bone action there as Petersen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersen.
Nakano scores with a nice right hand.
Petersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakano can do to turn this around?
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Nakano blocks a low kick nicely.
Petersen swinging wildly here.
Nakano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersen.
Nakano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petersen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakano on the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nakano - that will leave a mark!
Good shot there by Nakano.#T3#
Nakano misses with a body kick.
It looked like Petersen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakano.
Petersen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakano lands a nice looking body shot.
Nakano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Nakano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakano tries to clinch but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Petersen. Those never looked like landing.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch but Petersen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakano moves out of range of the leg kick from Petersen.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakano connects with a crisp jab.
Nakano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nakano connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Nakano throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen lands with a straight right. Nakano didn't see that one coming.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Petersen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petersen throws a jab when Nakano was well out of range.
Nakano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petersen throws a chopping leg kick but Nakano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petersen is looking to chop away at Nakano's legs.
Nakano scores with a shot to the body.
Petersen swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakano.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Petersen misses.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Nakano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Naoyuki Nakano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Petersen cracks Nakano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakano motions for Petersen to come forward. Nakano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick lands for Petersen.
Petersen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petersen lunges at Nakano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakano's hand. #CL2#
Nakano takes the fight into the clinch.
Petersen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano has Petersen pushed against the cage.
Nakano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Petersen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nakano can turn it around.
Petersen slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Petersen has Nakano pushed against the cage.
Petersen tries to land knees in the clinch but Nakano avoids the damage to the body.
Petersen misses with the head strike.
Nakano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Nakano. #CUT2#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Petersen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Petersen.
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Nakano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakano scores with a shoulder strike.
Petersen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naoyuki Nakano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Nakano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Petersen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakano.
Still in the clinch, Petersen scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Petersen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakano is defending well for now.
Nakano is trying to stall.
Nakano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petersen can't find room to land a body shot as Nakano controls the action.
Petersen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakano slows down the pace here.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen.
Nakano is struggling to control the position.
Petersen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakano's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Petersen lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nakano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakano.
Petersen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Nakano lands a left hand.
Petersen gets through Nakano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakano takes a shot to the head.
Nakano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Petersen stalling in the clinch but Nakano improves position.
Petersen lands a right hand. #ROC#Nakano is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Petersen.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen.
Nakano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Petersen taking a breather.
Nakano avoiding damage as Petersen throws knees to the body.
Petersen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nakano letting Petersen take a breather here.
Nakano misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Petersen.
Nakano gets through Petersen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Petersen.
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petersen slows down the pace here.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Nakano taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Naoyuki Nakano.
I think Nakano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Naoyuki Nakano!
After the big win, Naoyuki Nakano made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Syn 703 Pekka vs Stein
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Hero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petersen is fending him off so far but Hero persists. Nope, Petersen circles away and we're back to standing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hero checks a leg kick.
Petersen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hero's hands.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hero throws out the jab.
Hero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petersen's waist but Petersen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hero off to one side.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Petersen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen thumps Hero with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero is looking to slow Petersen down with leg kicks. #T1#
Petersen throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
Hero misses with a hook.
Petersen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petersen throws a right hand that Hero ducks under and follows up with a left that Hero also avoids with ease.
Hero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Hero.
Hero slips a jab from Petersen.
Hero misses with a leg kick
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dollar Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen moves out of range as Hero strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Hero lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Hero.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero misses with a left hand
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hero tries a head kick but it misses.
Hero lands a nice shot to the body.
Petersen throws a low kick, looking for Hero's leg but Hero calmly moves out of range.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Petersen misses.
Nice jab there from Hero.
Hero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petersen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hero scores with a shot to the body.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen checks the leg kick.#T3#
Petersen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hero can pounce on him.
Hero tries for a takedown but Petersen circles away easily
and Petersen counters with a nice body shot.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dollar Hero.
Hero staying out of range there.
Petersen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petersen moves out of range of the leg kick from Hero.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hero works over Petersen's head and body with a nice combination.
Hero misses with a body shot
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Hero, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hero throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Petersen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Petersen misses its target.
Hero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petersen checks a leg kick.
Petersen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hero misses with a head kick.
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Hero throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
Petersen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hero tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Petersen tries to keep at a distance but Hero has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hero manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dollar Hero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A clash of legs there as Hero blocks the low kick.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Petersen misses #TD2#
and Hero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hero.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hero passes Petersen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hero trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
Hero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Hero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petersen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Hero throws an elbow that misses. Petersen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hero's guard. Nice move by Petersen!#REVR#
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen prevents Hero from improving his position.
Hero is positioning himself well to prevent Petersen advancing to mount. #T2#
Petersen is thwarting Hero's attempts to control the position.
Hero is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen is keen to just control but Hero is a slippery customer.
Hero wants to control but Petersen passes into side.
Hero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen trying to control the action but Hero is working from the bottom.
Hero tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.
Hero tries to control but Petersen manages to take his back.
Hero trying to control the hands but Petersen won't let him. #T3#
Hero rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hero is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Hero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hero keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Hero tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.#T4#
Hero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Hero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hero postures up in Petersen's guard and throws a big left but Petersen blocks it.
Hero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hero trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petersen continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dollar Hero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Petersen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dollar Hero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Hero misses.
Hero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hero dodges the punch combination from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Petersen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hero lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Petersen throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero is looking to clinch but Petersen is avoiding it.
Hero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petersen but Petersen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hero connects with a leg kick. #T1#
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen walks into a jab.#CL2#
Hero instigates a clinch.
Hero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Petersen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Hero on the inside.
Petersen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petersen prevents it.
Petersen lands with a right to the head.
Petersen blocking some punches.
Petersen lands a knee to the body.
Petersen lands a nice uppercut.
Hero lands with a right to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hero turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hero manages to end up in side control.
Petersen tries to buck Hero off but Hero is having none of it.
Petersen is trying to control Hero's posture but Hero avoids it.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Hero working the head and body with strikes.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Hero wants to take a breather but Petersen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hero.
Petersen pulls Hero in close to his closed guard and prevents Hero from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Hero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero is looking to work some ground and pound but Petersen has wrist control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hero wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Dollar Hero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hero postures up in Petersen's guard and throws a big left but Petersen blocks it.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hero.
Hero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petersen counters with a right hand to the body.
Steven Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hero misses with a two punch combination.
Hero throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Petersen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petersen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dollar Hero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hero 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 695 Tower vs Frankels
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Zeus slips the punch.
Dredman Zeus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zeus connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Zeus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zeus lands a glancing blow to the side of Petersen's head.#ROC2#Petersen is rocked!
Zeus throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zeus misses with a left hand
and Petersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zeus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petersen on the side of the head.
Zeus throws a lazy uppercut
and Petersen counters with a good low kick that Zeus was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Petersen finds it's target.
Zeus misses with a looping left.
Petersen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petersen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zeus's head backwards.
Zeus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petersen scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Zeus loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Good exchange - Petersen coming out on top.
Zeus throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeus.
Zeus throws an off balance right hand
and Zeus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petersen lands with a hook. Zeus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zeus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zeus throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Zeus misses.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zeus.
Good leg kick by Petersen.
Petersen slips a straight right by Zeus.
Petersen throws a series of punches but Zeus moves out of range. #T2#
Zeus throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petersen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zeus misses with a straight right.
Zeus lands with a nice combination. Petersen backs away looking to recover.
Zeus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zeus throws a lazy uppercut
and Petersen counters with a right hand to the body.
Zeus misses with a few strikes there.
As Zeus backs away, Petersen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zeus cracks Petersen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petersen slips under a jab from Zeus.
Petersen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zeus misses with an uppercut
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Zeus misses the body punch
and Petersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zeus.
Zeus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Zeus stalks Petersen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petersen's face. Petersen staggers backwards, shaken.
Zeus walks into a left hand.
Zeus moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Zeus misses with an uppercut
and Petersen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zeus misses the jab.
Petersen moves out of range as Zeus strikes.
Zeus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petersen.
Zeus misses with a hook
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zeus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeus.
Zeus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zeus throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zeus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen.
Zeus misses with a left hand
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands 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!
Petersen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zeus. That did some damage!#T4#
Petersen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zeus swings widly with a right hand
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Petersen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petersen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Petersen throws a hook but Zeus avoids it easily.
Zeus looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Petersen throws the left hand but Zeus avoids the punch easily.
Petersen slips a jab from Zeus.
Petersen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petersen throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zeus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petersen's head.
Petersen staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Petersen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petersen connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Zeus missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petersen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeus misses the jab.
Zeus misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Petersen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zeus swings widly with a right hand
and Petersen counters with a right hand to the body.
Petersen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zeus lands a jab to the head.
Zeus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeus throws out the jab.
Petersen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zeus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeus.
Petersen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zeus just manages to avoid it.
Zeus scores with a nice head shot.
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zeus.#T1#
Zeus throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Zeus misses.
Petersen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zeus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zeus. Petersen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Petersen does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petersen.
Zeus misses with a lunging right hand
and Petersen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zeus's knee momentarily.
Zeus swings widly with a right hand
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Petersen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zeus misses with a right hand
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Zeus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zeus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeus.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeus misses the jab.
Zeus avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Petersen tries to bum rush Zeus with a series of wild strikes but Zeus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zeus misses with a lunging right hand
and Petersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zeus misses with a body shot
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeus throws out the jab.
Petersen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Petersen lands a left and a right that send Zeus crashing to the mat, dazed. Petersen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Zeus is rocked!
Petersen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zeus is still on wobbly legs! Can Petersen finish him?
Zeus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zeus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Petersen has got the better of the exchanges.
Petersen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zeus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zeus seems to have recovered his senses.
Zeus avoids the body shot from Petersen.
A slow jab from Zeus misses its intended target. #T3#
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
Zeus connects with a nice looking jab.
Zeus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Zeus.
As Zeus looks to move away, Petersen throws a big counter combo but Zeus just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Zeus misses the target.
Petersen lands a nice shot that snaps Zeus's head back.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zeus throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Petersen throws a right hand that Zeus ducks under and follows up with a left that Zeus also avoids with ease.
Petersen works Zeus's body with a nice hook.
Petersen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Petersen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zeus misses with a right hand
and Zeus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zeus throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters with a good low kick that Zeus was not able to check.
Zeus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Zeus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Zeus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Zeus misses with a lunging right hand
and Petersen counters with a nice body shot.
Zeus is breathing heavily.
Petersen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zeus on the side of the head.
Zeus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen misses with a low kick.
Petersen drops Zeus with a naaaaasty hook - Zeus is in real trouble here! Petersen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Petersen!
A less than humble Steven Petersen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Syn 690 Magufuli vs Borjigin
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen blocks a head kick by Plutov.
Petersen is looking to clinch.
Plutov misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
Plutov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Plutov looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Jab from Petersen.
Plutov lands a body shot.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plutov.
Plutov misses the jab.
Plutov works over Petersen's head and body with a nice combination.
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Plutov moves away and avoids it.
Petersen connects with a jab.
Petersen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Plutov is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Plutov misses.
Petersen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen cracks Plutov with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen throws a leg kick that misses.
Petersen scores with a body shot.
Petersen throws a low kick but Plutov moves out of range easily.
Plutov throws a wild body kick that Petersen sees coming a mile off.
A lazy left from Petersen finds it's target.#T1#
Petersen misses with a double jab.
Petersen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Plutov on the side of the head.
Plutov swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Plutov.
Petersen with a hook.
Plutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersen throws out the jab.
Plutov throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petersen can pounce on him.
Plutov works the jab nicely.
Plutov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Plutov looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plutov misses with a hook.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Petersen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen slips a jab from Plutov.
Plutov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Plutov throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range. #T2#
Plutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Plutov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Plutov checks the leg kick.
Plutov lands a really nice looking cross but Petersen seems unphased.
Petersen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Plutov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Plutov throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Petersen backing away here, and Plutov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petersen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plutov throws a right hand that Petersen ducks under and follows up with a left that Petersen also avoids with ease.
Plutov misses with a straight left.
Petersen lands with a straight right. Plutov didn't see that one coming.
Petersen throws a body punch but Plutov moves out of range.
Petersen tries to clinch but Plutov is having none of it.
Petersen throws a body punch but Plutov moves out of range.
Plutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plutov punishes Petersen's body with a nice straight punch.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plutov feints and then cracks Petersen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petersen down. #T3#
Petersen connects with a solid leg kick.
Plutov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Nice body punch from Petersen.
Petersen missing with a left hand there. Plutov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Plutov lands a jab.
Petersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Plutov misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Plutov.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Petersen is predictable there
and Plutov counters with a leg kick.
Plutov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Plutov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Plutov checks a leg kick.
Plutov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Petersen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Plutov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Plutov throws a lazy head kick
and Petersen counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Plutov.
Plutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen throwing a counter right hand but Plutov manages to avoid it.
Petersen tries to land a leg kick but Plutov saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Petersen scores with a sloppy right hand. Plutov should have avoided that one.
Plutov misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Petersen tried to counter with a leg kick but Plutov avoided it.
Plutov misses with a straight right.
Plutov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen.
Plutov cracks Petersen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petersen throws a nice looking combination but Plutov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plutov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petersen works Plutov's body with a nice hook.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Plutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plutov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petersen catches Plutov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petersen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Plutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov works Petersen's body with a nice hook.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Plutov misses with a body shot.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Petersen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Plutov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plutov throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters with a nice uppercut.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Plutov.
Petersen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Petersen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Plutov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petersen lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petersen. That's going to slow Plutov down.
Plutov slips a jab from Petersen.
Petersen blocks a head kick by Plutov.
Petersen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Plutov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petersen misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petersen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Plutov scores with a jab.
Plutov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petersen misses with a body shot. #T1#
A big right from Petersen misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Plutov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Plutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Plutov walks into a left hand.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petersen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Plutov is just out of range.
Plutov misses the body punch
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Plutov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Plutov moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Plutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petersen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plutov is looking to chop away at Petersen's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Plutov, as that shot connected.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
Plutov lands with a hook. Petersen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Petersen avoids the body shot from Plutov.
Plutov throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Plutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Plutov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen cracks Plutov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Plutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plutov takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Plutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plutov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Plutov scores with a head kick.
Petersen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plutov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plutov feints and then cracks Petersen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petersen down.
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick and Petersen moves out of range easily.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Plutov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Plutov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petersen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Plutov looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
Petersen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Plutov misses.
Plutov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petersen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plutov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petersen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Plutov ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Petersen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plutov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petersen.
Plutov looks for the body kick but Petersen saw that one coming.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plutov throws out a counter right but Petersen avoids it with no problem.
Plutov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petersen scores with a leg kick.
Plutov takes a swing at Petersen's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Petersen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Plutov checks a leg kick.
Plutov jabs Petersen right on the nose. Petersen blinks but takes it well.
Petersen walks into a straight right hand from Plutov.
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick and Petersen moves out of range easily.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutov manages to avoid it.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Petersen. Beautiful body shot.
Petersen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plutov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov lands with a cross.
Plutov with a hook.
Petersen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Plutov on the side of the head.#T4#
Plutov drops his hands momentarily and Petersen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Plutov misses the target.
Petersen moves out of range as Plutov strikes.
Plutov misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Plutov blocks a leg kick.
Plutov checks a low kick from Petersen.
Petersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plutov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Plutov dodges the punch combination from Petersen.
Plutov feints a counter leg kick.
Petersen avoids the head kick by Plutov.
Plutov cracks Petersen with a good jab.
Plutov misses the jab.
Petersen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plutov.
Petersen throws a big counter combination but Plutov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Plutov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plutov.
Petersen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Plutov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Plutov is just out of range.
Petersen throws a series of strikes that have Plutov backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wasyl Plutov 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!#R3#
Petersen throws a series of punches but Plutov avoids them all with ease.
Plutov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Plutov misses with a two punch combination.
That kick from Plutov tenderised Petersen's leg. Petersen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Nice straight punches there by Petersen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petersen.
Petersen lands a jab to the nose.
Plutov with a nice cross.
Petersen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Plutov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petersen is able to avoid easily.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Plutov throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Plutov takes one on the button.
Petersen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Petersen avoids the head kick by Plutov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Plutov throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen slips a straight right by Plutov.#T1#
Petersen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plutov misses with a body shot.
Plutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plutov.
Plutov throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petersen moves out of range of the leg kick from Plutov.
Plutov looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Plutov there.
Plutov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Plutov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Plutov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Plutov throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plutov.
Petersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plutov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plutov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petersen. #T2#
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutov manages to avoid it.
Petersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Plutov misses.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plutov swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
A big right from Petersen misses.
Nice cross by Plutov.
A cross from Plutov lands.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen misses with a double jab.
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Petersen blocks a leg kick.
Plutov misses with a straight right.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of Plutov's head but Plutov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Plutov scores with a punch to the head.
Plutov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petersen.
Plutov lands a jab.#T3##CL#
Petersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Plutov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Plutov misses with some punches. #BC2#
Plutov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plutov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Plutov misses.
Petersen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Plutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Plutov.
Plutov wants to land a leg kick but Petersen is out of range.
Petersen throws a shot to the body.
Plutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersen.
Petersen defending well as Plutov loads up on a big left hand.
Petersen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Plutov. Plutov obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Plutov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Plutov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petersen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Petersen misses with a looping left.
Plutov lands with an overhand left.
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!
Plutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersen thumps Plutov with a low kick.
Petersen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Plutov throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Plutov throws a solid leg kick but Petersen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Plutov.
An attempted straight right counter from Petersen misses the target.
Plutov tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Plutov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Plutov.
Plutov swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov throws a counter combo.
Plutov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Plutov checks a low kick from Petersen.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wasyl Plutov.
I think Plutov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasyl Plutov!
An out of breath Wasyl Plutov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 685 Toivonen vs Dog
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1#
Petersen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Puto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Puto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've been told by Puto's head coaches at the gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
Puto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Petersen avoids the head kick by Puto.
Petersen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Petersen throws a shot to the body. #KD#
Puto drops Petersen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Petersen looks back up at him and smiles so Puto waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#
It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
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!
Puto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Puto - that will leave a mark!
Petersen connects with a body shot that sends Puto's belly button to the back.
Petersen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petersen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen slips a straight right by Puto.
Petersen swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petersen. #T1#
Puto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petersen motions for Puto to come forward. Petersen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Petersen finds it's way through Puto's defenses.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Petersen.
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Petersen looks to land a combination but Puto avoids it well.
Puto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puto. Puto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petersen connects with a single shot there.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen avoids a kick to the body.
Petersen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petersen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Puto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Petersen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petersen misses with a low kick.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen dips to his left and cracks Puto with an uppercut!
Puto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petersen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice jab there from Petersen.
Puto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petersen cracks Puto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Puto looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
Petersen lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Puto loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Puto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Puto misses with a kick to the body.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Puto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Puto throws a wild body kick that Petersen sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Petersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puto looks to throw a body kick
and Petersen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Puto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Puto misses with a kick to the body.
Petersen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petersen connects with a body shot that sends Puto's belly button to the back.
Petersen sizes up Puto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Petersen does it's job there.
Donk. Puto catches Petersen right on the button with a cross.
Petersen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Petersen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Puto misses the target.
Petersen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puto has time to react.
Petersen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petersen blocks the body kick.
Petersen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petersen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petersen cracks the inside of Puto's front leg.
Petersen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Puto momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Petersen does it's job there.
Petersen throws a lazy right hand but Puto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Puto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steven Petersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petersen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Puto momentarily.
Puto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petersen misses with a low kick.
Puto misses with the body kick
and Petersen counters with a one-two to the body.
Petersen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puto throws a body kick that misses.
Petersen connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petersen.
Petersen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puto's calf.
Puto throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.
Petersen digs a good hook to Puto's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen lands a nice shot to the body.
Petersen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puto throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Petersen tried to score with a low kick but Puto checks it.
Puto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puto misses with the body kick
and Petersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puto circles away quickly and effectively.
Petersen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Petersen avoids a kick to the body.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Puto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petersen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
Petersen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Puto counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
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!
Petersen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puto throws a wild body kick that Petersen sees coming a mile off.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puto moves away.
Petersen moves out of range as Puto throws a body kick.
Puto tries to land a front kick but Petersen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petersen connects with the punch.
Petersen lands a nice shot that snaps Puto's head back.
Puto throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side.
Puto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen lands a head shot.
Puto misses with a kick to the body.
Petersen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puto's sensitive parts. #T3#
Puto is looking to land body kicks.
Petersen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puto at a distance.
Petersen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puto's sensitive parts.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Puto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Petersen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Puto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Petersen counters with a left and a right that stings Puto.
Puto throws a body kick that misses
and Petersen counters with a nice leg kick.
Petersen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petersen scores with a leg kick.
Petersen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puto misses with a combination
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Puto looks to land a body kick but Petersen moved away.
Petersen feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Puto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petersen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petersen. Petersen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puto tries to land a front kick but Petersen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petersen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petersen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Puto. That one must have hurt.
Puto misses with a body kick.
Petersen flicks out a counter leg kick but Puto steps away.
Puto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Petersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Puto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Puto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petersen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puto is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Petersen feints and then cracks Puto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Puto down.
Petersen throws out a powerful jab.
Puto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Puto is just out of range.
Puto looks to land a body kick but Petersen moved away.
Petersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Putos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petersen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petersen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Petersen will feel that in the morning.
Petersen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puto counters with a nice uppercut.
Puto throws the kick towards the body but Petersen avoids it.
Puto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petersen blocks the body kick.
Petersen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Petersen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puto doesn't seem bothered though.
Puto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petersen lands a glancing blow to the side of Puto's head.
Puto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petersen scores with a jab to the head.
Puto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Petersen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Puto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petersen defending well as Puto loads up on a big left hand.
Puto walks into a straight right hand from Petersen.
Petersen thumps Puto with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puto.
Petersen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petersen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen digs a good body shot into Puto's ribs.
Petersen lands an overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petersen, right into the meat.
Petersen digs a good hook to Puto's body.
Petersen takes a swing at Puto's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Puto
letting Petersen counter with a right hand.
Pinchi Puto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Puto throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side.
Petersen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Puto with a body shot.
Puto looks to land a body kick but Petersen moved away.
Petersen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A cross from Petersen lands.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
Puto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Petersen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Puto throws a body kick that misses
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen cracks the inside of Puto's front leg.
Petersen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Puto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petersen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Puto.
Petersen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Puto counters with a body kick that stops Petersen in his tracks momentarily.
Petersen misses with a low kick.
Puto is looking to land body kicks.
Petersen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petersen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puto at a distance.
Puto throws a lazy body kick
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersen throws out the jab.
Puto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petersen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steven Petersen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Puto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy body kick from Puto
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puto throws the kick towards the body but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petersen scores with a one two! Puto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Petersen jabs Puto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petersen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Petersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petersen 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Petersen!
Steven Petersen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 682 Magufuli vs Whymer
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Vegas misses with a lunging right hand
and Petersen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vegas throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Petersen tried to score with a low kick but Vegas checks it.
We've been informed that Vegas 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 throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Vegas.
Vegas wants to clinch.
Petersen slips under a jab from Vegas.
Petersen works Vegas's body with a nice hook.
Vegas thows a leg kick but Petersen checks it
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Vegas throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
We've been told by Petersen's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petersen swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vegas feints a counter leg kick.
Vegas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen wants to slow Vegas down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vegas, right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as Vegas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vegas throws out a counter right but Petersen avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petersen looks to throw the jab but Vegas is out of range.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Petersen defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vegas lands a head shot.
Vegas moves in looking to clinch but Petersen pushes him off.
Petersen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petersen digs a good hook to Vegas's body.
Petersen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
Petersen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vegas scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.
Petersen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Vegas gets a clinch.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Petersen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Petersen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Petersen.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Petersen trying to control the position but instead, Vegas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petersen into the cage.
Vegas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petersen backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Petersen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petersen misses with a body punch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Petersen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Petersen slowing the pace effectively.
Petersen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Petersen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petersen can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Petersen stalling in the clinch but Vegas improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Vegas.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas misses with some punches. #T4#
Petersen struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen leaning against his opponent.
Petersen looking to stall.
Petersen looking to stall.
Petersen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Petersen.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steven Petersen.
Petersen connects with a solid leg kick.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Petersen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas scores with a nice head shot.
Petersen is looking to wear down Vegas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas moves in looking to clinch but Petersen pushes him off.
Petersen digs a good body shot into Vegas's ribs.
Vegas throws out a leg kick but Petersen moves out of range and Vegas only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Petersen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Petersen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vegas counters with a nice body shot.
Petersen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vegas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen slips under a jab from Vegas.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Vegas lands with a nice body punch.
Vegas digs a good body shot into Petersen's ribs.
Petersen throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
A cross from Petersen lands.
Petersen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vegas is out of range and Petersen settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy.
Vegas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen connects with a right hand. Vegas shakes it off.
Petersen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vegas checks it well.
Vegas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersen has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas lands with a cross.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas throws a chopping leg kick but Petersen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vegas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vegas misses with a hook.#T1#
Petersen takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen misses with a low kick as Vegas jumps back.#CL2#
Vegas has managed to clinch.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Petersen fails to land.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage.
Petersen taking a breather. #BC2#
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petersen lands a jab.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vegas tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
A quick step to the side and Petersen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petersen.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Petersen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petersen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vegas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vegas misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Vegas misses
and Petersen counters with an inside leg kick.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Vegas clobbers Petersen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
A jab from Vegas finds it's way through Petersen's defenses.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Petersen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vegas is out of range.
It seemed like Vegas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Vegas as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petersen. That's going to slow Vegas down.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Vegas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petersen on the side of the head.
Vegas looks to land a body kick but Petersen moved away.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Vegas ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen is looking to counter punch.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersen is looking to score with low kicks.
Despite the aggression on Vegas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petersen throws a hook but Vegas avoids it easily.
Petersen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Petersen checks it.
Petersen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vegas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Vegas.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Petersen cracks Vegas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Petersen throws a hook but Vegas avoids it easily.
Petersen misses with a straight right.
Vegas misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen lands with an uppercut that bounces Vegas off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Petersen misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen misses with a low kick.
Petersen throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas lunges at Petersen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petersen's hand.
Vegas cracks the inside of Petersen's front leg.
Vegas cracks Petersen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vegas misses the jab.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Vegas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Petersen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vegas just manages to avoid it.
Vegas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vegas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vegas slips under a jab.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Vegas throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petersen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A cross from Petersen lands.
Petersen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vegas's calf.
Petersen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petersen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vegas's calf.
Vegas jabs at Petersen's body.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vegas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vegas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Petersen is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Vegas.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Vegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen.
Vegas throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Vegas clinches. #T1#
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vegas as Petersen tries to tie him up.
Vegas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vegas lands with a light punch inside.
Petersen tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petersen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vegas lands with a right to the head.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
Petersen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petersen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Petersen's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vegas as Petersen tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vegas.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage. #T2#
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Petersen.
Johnny Vegas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petersen is trying to maintain a safe position but Vegas gets an underhook and turns Petersen into the cage.
Petersen misses with a body punch.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petersen lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petersen tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it. #BC#
Petersen manages to break the clinch.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Vegas blocks a low kick nicely.
Vegas dips to his left and cracks Petersen with an uppercut!#T3#
Vegas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petersen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vegas misses the jab.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Petersen misses.
Petersen misses with a leg kick.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Petersen moves away and avoids it.
Vegas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Petersen catches Vegas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vegas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petersen counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Petersen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vegas doesn't seem phased though.
Vegas scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Vegas.
Petersen blocks a jab.
Petersen slips a straight right by Vegas.
Vegas throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Vegas fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Vegas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petersen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petersen misses with a body shot
and Vegas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vegas thows a leg kick but Petersen checks it
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Vegas tries to clinch but Petersen moves out of range.
Vegas wants to slow Petersen down by chopping away at his legs.
Vegas is looking to chop away at Petersen's legs.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Vegas lands with a nice body punch.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Vegas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petersen checks it well.
Vegas slips a jab and a cross from Petersen.
Petersen cracks Vegas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
It looked like Petersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Vegas.
I think Vegas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!
Johnny Vegas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn 675 Valentine vs Piano
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Built tries a head kick but it misses.
Built with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petersen to score with a decent uppercut.
Petersen's corner calls for a 1-2. Petersen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petersen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen throws a head kick that half lands.
Petersen is looking to slow Built down with leg kicks.
Petersen lands with an overhand left.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Petersen misses with a body kick.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Petersen counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Built pushes Petersen up against the cage in a clinch.
Built pushes Petersen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petersen has Built pushed against the cage.#T1#
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Come on Petersen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Built presses Petersen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petersen misses with a punch on the inside.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Built.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built lands a shot to the body.
Petersen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petersen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Petersen misses with a body punch.
Petersen has had enough of the clinch but Built keeps him there for the moment.
Petersen stalling.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Petersen misses with a punch on the inside.
Built presses Petersen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Petersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen is pushing Built up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Built lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Built lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Petersen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Built digs a right hand underneath Petersen's ribcage. Petersen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Built digs a right hand underneath Petersen's ribcage. Petersen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petersen misses with the head strike.
Petersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersen is trying to maintain a safe position but Built gets an underhook and turns Petersen into the cage.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petersen or not. #T4#
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Built.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
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!
Built is leaning against Petersen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Petersen lands with a light punch inside.
Built presses Petersen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A lazy left from Petersen finds it's target.
Built buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Built can pounce on him.
Petersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Built loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Petersen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Built with a body shot.
Built gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Built scores with a nice head shot.
Built scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Petersen gets tackled into the cage by Built. Built maintains the clinch.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petersen can do to turn this around?
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!
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Petersen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Built is keeping busy.
Pa‘Akea Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Built lands a body shot. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Built digs a right hand underneath Petersen's ribcage. Petersen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Built has Petersen pressed against the cage, preventing Petersen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
Petersen is breathing heavily.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Built.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
A short left from Built.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Petersen avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Built.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Built. #T2#
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
A short uppercut from Built.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
Built lands a shot to the body.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Petersen controls his hands.
Petersen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petersen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built lands a body punch.
Petersen can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Good body shot from Petersen.
Petersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen stalling.
Built digs a right hand underneath Petersen's ribcage. Petersen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Built blocks a body shot from Petersen.
Petersen tries a body shot but Built blocks it. #T3#
Petersen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Built has him pressed against the cage.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petersen wants to stall.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petersen.
Built pushes Petersen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petersen lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Petersen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petersen takes a shot to the head.
Petersen digs a right hand underneath Built's ribcage. Built let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petersen stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petersen or not.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Built.
Built cracks Petersen with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built blocks a body shot from Petersen.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Petersen.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersens head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Built moves into the clinch.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen lands a right hand.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built lands a left hand.
Petersen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen wants to break free but Built has control.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Built tries to throw a body punch but Petersen avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Petersen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built working aggressively here.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built works on Petersen's body with a couple of short punches.
Petersen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Built is keeping busy.
Petersen pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petersen backwards. #BC2#
Petersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Built.
Built misses with a straight left.
Built connects with a leg kick. Petersen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Petersen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Built slips a jab and a cross from Petersen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built misses with a two punch combination.
Built scores with a kick to the body.
Built throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick.
Petersen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steven Petersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3##CL#
Built clinches up with Petersen and pushes him back against the cage.
Built cracks Petersen with a nice body shot.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Petersen.
Built tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Petersen is rocked!
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petersen is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen seems to have recovered his senses.
Petersen blocks a body shot from Built.
Built misses with some punches.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
Built prevents a body shot from Petersen.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Come on Petersen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land. #T4#
Petersen prevents a body shot from Built.
Built working aggressively here.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersen's elbow.
Built prevents a body shot from Petersen.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen blocks a body shot from Built.
Steven Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Built lands a body punch.
Built misses with some punches.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage.
Petersen tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pa‘Akea Built is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petersen lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pa‘Akea Built showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Built, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pa‘Akea Built!
A relieved looking Pa‘Akea Built thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 670 Kerr vs Valentine
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Cosades checks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Cosades 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 wild body shot.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Cosades misses with a shot to the body
letting Petersen counter with a right hand.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Cosades checks it.
Cosades changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petersen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cosades pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petersen is out of range and Cosades settles back down.
Petersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cosades walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petersen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petersen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cosades. That's going to slow Petersen down.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Petersen throws out a loose jab but Cosades uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Cosades does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosades takes one on the button.#T1#
Good work by Petersen as he checks the leg kick.
Petersen takes a swing at Cosades's ribcage but misses.
Petersen misses with the combination.
Cosades appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cosades checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petersen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cosades counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cosades fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petersen scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Petersen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosades tries to move into range but Petersen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petersen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petersen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cosades counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Cosades is nestled in close to Petersen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Cosades.
Petersen tries to roll over but Cosades keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cosades is working for a kimura but Petersen is defending it quite comfortably.
Petersen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cosades.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cosades's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petersen controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself. #T3#
Cosades with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Cosades trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Petersen pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Cosades looking for subs off his back but Petersen has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cosades has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Cosades is controlling Petersen's trapped leg to prevent Petersen from advancing to side control.
Cosades is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen dominated that round.
That's time! Cosades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Petersen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petersen throws a jab when Cosades was well out of range.
Petersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petersen scores with a kick to the body.
Petersen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cosades doesn't seem bothered though.
Petersen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petersen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cosades circles away quickly and effectively.
Petersen checks a leg kick nicely.
Cosades takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Petersen lands with a kick to the temple. Cosades shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A low kick from Petersen misses #TD#
and Cosades counters with a shoot takedown. Petersen fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades is looking to work some ground and pound but Petersen has wrist control.
Cosades works over Petersen with some ground and pound from guard.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cosades is really struggling to control Petersen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cosades controlling Petersen's posture. #SUB#
Cosades has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Petersen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cosades.
Caius Cosades overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Cosades struggling a bit here.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working.
Cosades 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.
Cosades is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cosades prevents Petersen from improving position.
Cosades is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Petersen tries for a kimura but Cosades is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working.
Petersen gets to mount! Cosades was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cosades slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back.
Cosades moves into full guard. #T4##SUB#
Cosades escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cosades pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Cosades wants to control the position but Petersen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Petersen is stalling here. Cosades is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Petersen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cosades has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cosades tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosades wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cosades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cosades tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petersen is able to avoid easily.
Cosades throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Cosades tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cosades is looking to wear down Petersen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cosades.
Petersen throws out a counter right but Cosades avoids it with no problem.
Cosades dives in and grabs Petersen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petersen pushes down on Cosades's head and hops out.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Cosades avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Cosades drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petersen sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Petersen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cosades doesn't seem phased though.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
Cosades tries to counter with a takedown but Petersen is quick to defend against it.
Petersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cosades staying out of range there.#T1#
Cosades misses the jab.
Petersen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petersen jabs at Cosades's body.
Petersen misses with a left hand #TD#
and Cosades counters with a single leg into guard. Petersen didn't expect that.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cosades manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Cosades escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cosades throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Petersen escapes and throws Cosades's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cosades manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petersen defending well though.
Cosades throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Cosades is looking for a kimura but Petersen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cosades to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cosades is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petersen moves into full guard. #T3#
Cosades not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen has momentary wrist control but Cosades slips an elbow through the middle.
Cosades connects with a couple of short punches.
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosades.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cosades is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cosades throwing strikes but missing.
Steven Petersen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cosades scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cosades throws a big elbow that misses.
Cosades cracks Petersen with a solid left hand.
Cosades is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cosades is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cosades throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petersen is pulling down on Cosades's head. It's preventing any offense from Cosades, at least for the moment.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Petersen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosades throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Caius Cosades.
I think Petersen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Petersen!
Steven Petersen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 664 Magufuli vs Whyme
Date: Dec 29, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Puto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puto is out of range and Petersen settles back down.
Petersen lands a slapping body shot.
A solid body kick from Puto.
Petersen lands with a good body shot.
Puto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Puto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Petersen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Puto throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Puto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Puto counters with a solid body kick.
Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puto misses with a lunging right hand
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Petersen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Puto avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Petersen lands with a shot to the body.
Puto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puto throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side.
Puto throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters with a nice uppercut.
Puto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround standup in the buildup to the fight.
Petersen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puto.
Petersen throws a hook but Puto blocks it.
Puto lands a jab.
Puto throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Puto.
Puto thows a leg kick but Petersen checks it
and Petersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petersen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puto in his tracks.
Petersen avoids the body shot from Puto. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen misses with a hook to the body
enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab.
Puto throws a shot from downtown. Petersen moves away and avoids it.
Puto throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Puto moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Petersen throws a right hand that misses
and Puto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Puto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puto manages to avoid it.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Petersen there.
Puto moves out of range as Petersen strikes.#T3#
Petersen sizes up Puto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Puto moved out of range nicely.
Petersen scores with a leg kick.
Petersen throws a jab but it's blocked by Puto.
Puto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Puto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen throws a sloppy head kick and Puto moves out of range easily.
Petersen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Puto throws a lazy uppercut
and Petersen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Puto throws a right hand that misses
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puto misses with a body kick.
Puto throws out a powerful jab.
Petersen scores with a hook to the body. Puto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puto thows a body kick. Petersen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Puto tries to land a body kick
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puto lands a jab to Petersen's midsection.
Puto keeps Petersen at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Petersen digs a good body shot into Puto's ribs.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Puto misses its target.
A big right from Petersen misses.
Puto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petersen throws a hook but Puto avoids it easily.
Petersen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Puto counter with a right hand.
Puto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Puto misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Petersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petersen misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Puto avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Puto misses with a body kick.
Petersen slips under a jab from Puto.
Puto moves out of range of the body kick.
Puto misses with a body shot.
Petersen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petersen swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Puto misses with a body kick.
Puto avoids the body shot from Petersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto is looking to land body kicks.
Petersen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Petersen misses with a head kick.
Petersen misses with a hook. Puto ducked under it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Puto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Petersen misses with a hook.
Puto throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Puto looks for the body kick but Petersen saw that one coming.
Petersen throws out a loose jab but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersen cracks the inside of Puto's front leg.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Puto.
Puto misses with a shot to the body
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petersen throws a right hand that misses
and Puto counters with a nice body shot.
Petersen throws a sloppy head kick and Puto moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Petersen.
Puto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puto cracks Petersen with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Puto staying out of range there.
Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Puto blocks it well.#T2#
Puto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Puto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petersen.
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!
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen misses with a looping left.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Puto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puto thinking.
Petersen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Puto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petersen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petersen throws a leg kick which misses Puto's front leg but catches the back leg as Puto tries to avoid it.
Puto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puto scores with a shot to the body.
Petersen slips under a jab from Puto.
Puto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Puto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Petersen throws an off balance right hand
and Puto counters with a solid body kick.
A big left from Puto misses.
Petersen avoids a kick to the body.
Petersen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petersen lands with a slapping head kick.
Petersen scores with a leg kick.
Petersen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Puto looks to land a body kick but Petersen moved away.
Petersen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Puto blocks a jab.
Puto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen takes a swing at Puto's ribcage but misses.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Puto is just out of range.#T4#
Puto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen keeps Puto at a distance using the push kick.
Petersen misses with a straight right.
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick.
Puto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petersen circles away quickly and effectively.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
It seemed like Petersen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petersen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Puto.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Puto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Petersen scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Petersen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Puto eats them both and turns towards Petersen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Puto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puto lands with a cross.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steven Petersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petersen digs a good body shot into Puto's ribs.
Petersen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petersen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petersen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Puto misses with the body kick
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersen moves out of range as Puto throws a body kick.
Petersen is looking to slow Puto down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puto takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Petersen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Puto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Puto saw that one coming.
Puto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Petersen throws a body punch but Puto moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Puto
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Puto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Puto.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petersen. Puto shrugs it off though.
Petersen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Puto.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinchi Puto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Puto looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Puto misses.
Puto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Puto misses with a kick to the body
and Puto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puto.
Puto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puto throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side.
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Puto saw that one coming.
Puto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Petersen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Puto.#T3#
Puto scores with a spinning back kick!
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puto was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Puto throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side.
Puto throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side.
Puto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puto throws a body kick that misses
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen lands with a shot to the body.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puto.
Petersen throws an overhand right that lands on Puto's shoulder, as Puto tries to avoid the shot.
Puto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Puto misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Petersen.
Steven Petersen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Petersen throws a sloppy head kick and Puto moves out of range easily.
Puto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Puto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Puto misses with a hook
and Petersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puto misses with a double jab
enabling Petersen to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petersen.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Petersen.
Puto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petersen in his tracks.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Petersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petersen 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Petersen!
A victorious Steven Petersen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 659 Gravas vs Papadopoulos
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
Petersen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petersen connects with an inside leg kick.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
A big left from Cosades misses.
Cosades throws a head kick that misses.
Petersen is looking to counter punch.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
Petersen cracks Cosades with an open hand slap.
Petersen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cosades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Cosades will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petersen tries to work over Cosades's front leg with a kick but Cosades checks it.
Cosades changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Cosades.
Cosades takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen cracks Cosades with a good jab.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of Cosades's head but Cosades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Petersen lands a slapping body shot.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen pushes Cosades away with a front kick.
Cosades avoids the head kick by Petersen.
Cosades is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cosades scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petersen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petersen checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cosades.
Cosades thows a leg kick but Petersen checks it
and Cosades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petersen lands a head kick!
Cosades lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades feints and then cracks Petersen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petersen down.
Petersen misses with a wild combination.
Cosades drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petersen defends it well.#T2##TD2#
Cosades shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petersen is trying to defend but Cosades finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cosades lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Cosades.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cosades lands a nice short elbow.
Petersen wants to control but Cosades is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cosades missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cosades tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petersen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosades.
Cosades has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cosades is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Petersen managing to control the position.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cosades working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petersen can't keep his opponent in guard - Cosades advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cosades is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cosades is working away from the top position though.
Cosades lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petersen has his hands clasped together around Cosades's back. He's all about the action.
Cosades thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cosades thows a huge punch but Petersen dodges it nicely.
Cosades sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Cosades has control of the leg.
Petersen taking some punishment here, with Cosades in his half guard.
Cosades lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Petersen trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caius Cosades will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Petersen throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Cosades counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Petersen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cosades moves into full mount! Petersen won't be happy about that!
Cosades controlling from mount.
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Cosades gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cosades controlling the position easily from mount.
Petersen is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Petersen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cosades.
Petersen tries to hold on but Cosades postures up.#T1#
Petersen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cosades missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cosades is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cosades wants to work for an arm triangle but Petersen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cosades throws a strike but Petersen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cosades loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cosades engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cosades with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Cosades sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades lands a couple of digs.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen has momentary wrist control but Cosades slips an elbow through the middle.
Cosades chips away with some ground and pound.
Cosades trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to keep Cosades in close.
Caius Cosades has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cosades postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Cosades is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself.
Cosades slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cosades postures up.
Cosades scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cosades is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petersen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
Cosades displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersen throws out the jab.
Cosades feints the counter takedown.
Cosades slips a straight right by Petersen.
The crowd cheers as Petersen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cosades doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petersen, as that shot connected.
Cosades moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Cosades takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petersen misses with a hook
letting Cosades counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Cosades misses.
Cosades darts in looking for a takedown but Petersen gets double underhooks and turns Cosades into the cage.
Cosades pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caius Cosades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petersen misses with a leg kick.
Cosades misses with a looping right.
Cosades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petersen counters with an outside leg kick.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Cosades's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petersen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cosades scrambles back to his feet.
Petersen throws a hook but Cosades blocks it.
Petersen throws a sloppy head kick and Cosades moves out of range easily.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Cosades shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. #T1#
Petersen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Cosades throwing strikes but missing.
Petersen 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.
Cosades is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cosades chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petersen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cosades misses with a low kick as Petersen jumps back.
Petersen connects with a right hand. Cosades shakes it off.
Petersen throws a jab when Cosades was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Petersen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cosades checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Cosades takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cosades tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cosades tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petersen is able to avoid easily.
Cosades tries to land a leg kick but Petersen saw it coming and moves away.
Cosades throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petersen throwing a counter right hand but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Caius Cosades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petersen lands with an uppercut that bounces Cosades off the cage and back into range.
Petersen moves out of range as Cosades strikes.
Cosades throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosades tries to score with a low kick but Petersen moves his leg out of the way.
Good exchange - Cosades coming out on top.#T4#
Petersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petersen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petersen scores with a kick to the body.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petersen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Petersen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steven Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosades waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
Petersen walks into a stiff left hand from Cosades.
Cosades keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petersen jabs Cosades to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Cosades.
Petersen tried to counter with a leg kick but Cosades avoided it.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosades slips a jab and a cross from Petersen.
Petersen moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Petersen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cosades has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caius Cosades!
An out of breath Caius Cosades thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 655 Keenan vs Jodson III
Date: Nov 03, 2019

#R1#
Probong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petersen works over Probong's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Sni Probong has been cut.
Petersen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Probong jabs at Petersen's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Petersen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Probong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen is looking to counter punch.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Probong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Probong just misses with a punch to the body.
Probong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petersen throws a hook but Probong avoids it easily.
Probong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Petersen slips a jab from Probong.
Probong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersen.
Petersen takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Probong.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probong was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Probong checks a low kick from Petersen.#T1#
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probong.
Petersen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Petersen finds it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Probong. That's going to slow Petersen down.
The fighters circling - Probong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Probong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Probong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petersen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Probong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petersen rather than just go for the knockout.
Petersen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Petersen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Probong blocks a jab.
Probong misses the body punch
and Petersen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Probong is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Petersen misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probong looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Petersen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Probong slips under a jab.#T2#
Petersen misses with a body kick.
Petersen scores with a sloppy right hand. Probong should have avoided that one.
Petersen lands a two punch combo.
Petersen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Probong doesn't seem bothered though.
Probong misses with a body shot.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Petersen lands a nice looking body kick.
A low kick from Probong misses
letting Petersen counter with a right hand.
Petersen tries to clinch up but Probong circles away and keeps his distance.
Probong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petersen under the eye.
Probong misses with the body kick
enabling Petersen to counter with a crisp jab.
Probong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Probong defending well as Petersen loads up on a big left hand.
Petersen misses with a hook. Probong ducked under it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petersen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petersen.
Petersen tries to clinch but Probong moves out of range. #T3#
Petersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Petersen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Petersen misses.
Probong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Probong backs away, Petersen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Probong tenderised Petersen's leg. Petersen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petersen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Probong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Probong throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen throws a body punch but Probong moves out of range.
Probong throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.
Probong needs to keep his hands up - Petersen had a free shot at his head there.
Probong missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Petersen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petersen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Probong lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probong checks a low kick from Petersen.
Probong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Probong.
Probong moves out of range of the body kick.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Probong.
Petersen connects with a looping right hand.
Petersen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petersen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Probong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Probong lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Petersen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Probong.
Petersen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Probong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Probong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petersen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Probong cracks Petersen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Probong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Petersen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Probong counters with a left to the body.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Probong slips a straight right by Petersen.
Petersen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Probong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petersen moves forwards but Probong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Probong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petersen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Probong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Probong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Probong.
Petersen sizes up Probong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Probong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Petersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Probong checks it.
Probong looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Probong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petersen can pounce on him.
Probong tries a low kick but Petersen avoids it.#T1#
Petersen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
Nice uppercut lands for Probong. That snapped Petersen's head back.
Petersen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petersen thuds a left hand into Probong's body.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Probong swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
Probong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Probong.
Petersen throws a good cross that connects.
Probong throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Probong misses with a straight left.
Probong cracks the inside of Petersen's front leg.
Petersen connects with a solid leg kick.
Petersen lands a jab to the head.
Petersen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Probong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petersen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Probong throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen tried to counter with a leg kick but Probong avoided it.
Petersen lands a jab.
Petersen slips a straight right by Probong.
Petersen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petersen misses with a left hand
letting Probong counter with a right hand.
Probong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
Probong takes a swing at Petersen's ribcage but misses.
Petersen lands an overhand right.
Jab by Petersen.
That kick from Petersen tenderised Probong's leg. Probong is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Probong misses the target.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of Probong's head but Probong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
A left and a right from Petersen both land. Nice combination.
Probong scores with a hook to the body. Petersen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Probong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a looping left.
Probong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petersen keeps Probong at a distance using the push kick.
Probong missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Probong.
Probong throws out a powerful jab.
Petersen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Probong. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen swings widly with a right hand
and Probong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Petersen.
Probong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Probong throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Probong.#T4#
Petersen throws a right and a left that Probong avoids nicely.
Probong tries a quick counter leg kick but Petersen is wise to it.
Probong lands a slapping body shot.
Petersen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Probong tries to clinch but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen scores with the left hand. Probong knows he should have avoided that one.
Probong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
Probong throws out a loose jab but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Petersen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Probong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen scores with a hook.
Probong catches Petersen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petersen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Probong connects with a crisp jab.
Petersen avoids the head kick by Probong.
Probong misses with a low kick as Petersen jumps back.
A slow jab from Probong misses its intended target.
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 Steven Petersen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petersen throws a front kick aimed at Probong's knee but Probong avoids it well.
Nice body kick from Probong.
Probong throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen tries to bum rush Probong with a series of wild strikes but Probong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petersen thuds his right hand into Probong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petersen walks into a stiff left hand from Probong.
Probong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Probong throws out a powerful jab.
Probong misses with a body punch
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
Probong tries to clinch up but Petersen circles away and keeps his distance.
Petersen half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Probong is just out of range.
Petersen throws a chopping leg kick but Probong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Probong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petersen.
Petersen connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Probong ducks right into an uppercut from Petersen.
Petersen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Probong tries to clinch but Petersen moves out of range.
It looked like Petersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petersen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Probong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot by Petersen.
Petersen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petersen wants to slow Probong down by chopping away at his legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Petersen blocks the leg kick.
Probong ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Probong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Probong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petersen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petersen throws a sloppy head kick
and Probong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petersen misses with a straight right.
Petersen lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probong lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Probong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Probong catches Petersen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Probong throws out a counter right but Petersen avoids it with no problem.
Probong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Probong just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Probong.
Probong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Probong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Petersen misses the target.
Petersen connects with a right hand. Probong shakes it off.
Probong blocks a jab.
Probong throws a head kick but Petersen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Petersen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petersen avoids the body shot from Probong.
Petersen throws a lazy uppercut
and Probong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Petersen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petersen scores with a nice strike.
Petersen avoids the body shot from Probong.
Petersen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Probong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Probong throws out a loose jab but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Probong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sni Probong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probong scores with a leg kick.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Probong misses with a shot to the body
and Probong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Probong throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen throws a sloppy head kick and Probong moves out of range easily.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Probong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steven Petersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Probong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petersen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petersen slips under a jab from Probong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Probong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Probong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Probong throws a right and a left that Petersen avoids nicely.
Petersen stalks Probong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Probong's face. Probong staggers backwards, shaken.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petersen lands with an uppercut that bounces Probong off the cage and back into range.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Petersen is looking for a counter combo.
Petersen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probong manages to avoid it.
Probong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Petersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petersen 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Petersen!
After winning the bout, Steven Petersen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 652 Keenan vs Jernit
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Petersen tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Green on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Green digs a good hook to Petersen's body.
A big left from Green misses.
Petersen throws a low kick but Green moves out of range easily.
Petersen misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Petersen. Those never looked like landing.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Petersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Green misses.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
A slapping body kick lands there for Petersen.
Green scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Green tries to work over Petersen's front leg with a kick but Petersen checks it.
Petersen tried to counter with a leg kick but Green avoided it.
Green throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.#T1#
Petersen throws a leg kick
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Petersen throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green lands with a right hand.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen.
Petersen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Green feints and then cracks Petersen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petersen down.
Green moves out of range as Petersen throws a body kick.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen scores with a jab. Green acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Green lands a nice looking body shot.
Green lands with a good body shot.
Petersen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Green moved away.
Petersen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Green checks a leg kick.
Petersen lands a nice looking body shot.
Petersen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Green blocks a head kick by Petersen.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.
Petersen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petersen.
A combination from Petersen does no damage.
Petersen checks a leg kick nicely.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Green lands a jab.
Petersen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Green.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Petersen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Green ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Green moves out of range as Petersen throws a body kick.
Petersen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petersen misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Green throws out a loose jab but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Green in his tracks.
Petersen lands a glancing blow to the side of Green's head.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Green lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen is looking for a counter combo.
Petersen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petersen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Green is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petersen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A leg kick checked by Green.#T4#
Petersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Petersen.
Nice defenses there by Petersen.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petersen misses with a head kick.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
Petersen is looking to chop away at Green's legs.
Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petersen with a body shot.
Green scoring well with a low kick there.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petersen in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green misses with a body kick.
Petersen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petersen misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petersen doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Green on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Green will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Petersen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Green goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Green throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petersen lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Green misses.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Green shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petersen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green defending well as Petersen loads up on a big left hand.
Petersen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Petersen misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green blocks a jab.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy left from Petersen finds it's target.#T1#
Green misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Petersen slips a jab from Green.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Green blocks the body kick.
Green thinks about the counter body kick.
Petersen slips a straight right by Green.
Petersen throws a big counter combination but Green scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Green swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Petersen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Green throws a wild body kick that Petersen sees coming a mile off.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Green. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Petersen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petersen throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Green takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petersen.
Green is trying to counter with his kicks.
Blake Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Green with a hook.
Petersen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Green scores with a decent looking hook.
Green lands a front kick.
Green looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petersen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petersen jabs Green to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petersen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Petersen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Green throws out a loose jab but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Petersen lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Green scores with a hook.#T3#
Petersen throws a low kick but Green avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Petersen. Beautiful body shot.
Green looks to land a combination but Petersen avoids it well.
Petersen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen.
Green scores with a spinning back kick!
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Petersen.
Petersen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petersen moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen moves away from the strike by Green.
Petersen throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.#T4#
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petersen scores with a body shot.
Green scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.
Green takes a swing at Petersen's ribcage but misses.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Petersen misses with an uppercut.
Green fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Petersen is out of range.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green connects with a body shot.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Blake Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Green blocks a head kick by Petersen.
Green takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petersen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Green scores with a nice right hand.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Petersen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Petersen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petersen throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Petersen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petersen doesn't seem bothered though.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petersen misses with a lunging right hand
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersen moves out of range as Green strikes.#T1#
Green attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Petersen throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green blocks the body kick.
Petersen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Petersen missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Green cracks Petersen with an open hand slap.
Nice shot lands for Petersen.
Green throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side.
Green scores with a jab.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petersen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petersen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Petersen's head. #T2#
Petersen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Petersen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petersen with a body shot.
A big left from Green misses.
Petersen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Petersen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green lands with a good body shot.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
Petersen misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Green does it's job there.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Petersen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Green slips a straight right by Petersen.
Green takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petersen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petersen tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Green lands a body shot.
Green has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Petersen tries a low kick but Green avoids it.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Green checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petersen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Green.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Green lands a body shot.
Green tries a low kick but Petersen avoids it.
Green just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPetersen.
Green looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
Petersen tried to counter with a leg kick but Green avoided it.
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Green moves out of range of the body kick.
Petersen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Green counters with a nice leg kick.
Green misses the jab.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petersen lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily.#T4#
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green cracks a nice hook into Petersen's ribs.
Petersen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Green takes a swing at Petersen's ribcage but misses.
Petersen thumps Green with a low kick.
Steven Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Green stuns Petersen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Petersen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Petersen moves away and avoids it.
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Petersen takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: AEW 30
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Pain misses with a takedown attempt - Petersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petersen.
Pain shoots in but no luck this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petersen, right into the meat.
Petersen avoids a kick to the body.
Petersen sizes up Pain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petersen defends well and Pain ends up having to push Petersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Pain wants to clinch up but Petersen keeps it at a distance.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petersen connects with an inside leg kick.
Petersen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petersen dips to his left and cracks Pain with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Petersen.
Nice sprawl there from Petersen as Pain shoots in.
Pain throws a right and a left that Petersen avoids nicely.
Petersen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Petersen lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Petersen lands the left hand.
Pain closes the distance but Petersen moves to the side
and Petersen counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Petersen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Petersen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petersen pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Petersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petersen seems keen to control Pain's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen managing to control the position. #T2#
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Pain trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Petersen seems keen to control Pain's posture.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there. #T3#
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Petersen pulls Pain in close to his closed guard and prevents Pain from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut there from Petersen.
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Pain tries for a takedown but Petersen circles away easily
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Petersen circles away.
Petersen walks into a stiff left hand from Pain.#T4#
Petersen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petersen lands a jab-cross combination.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Petersen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.
Petersen lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Pain.
Nice body punch from Pain - that landed with a thud.
Petersen is trying to stall. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petersen blocks a head kick by Pain.
A little feinted left hand from Petersen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petersen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Petersen does it's job there.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
Pain avoids a kick to the body.
Pain throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
Petersen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petersen defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pain moves out of range as Petersen throws a body kick.
Petersen delivers a nice body kick.
Petersen lands a body shot.
Pain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petersen momentarily.
Pain shoots in and drives through. Petersen sprawls well.
Petersen works Pain's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Pain darts in and clinches Petersen up against the cage.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Petersen controls his hands.
Petersen scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petersen.
Pain lands with a right to the head.
Pain tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
Pain lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petersen has Pain pushed against the cage.
Petersen blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Nice body punch from Petersen. #BC#
Petersen manages to break the clinch.
Pain drops his hands momentarily and Petersen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petersen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petersen scores with a nice strike.
Petersen takes a swing at Pain's ribcage but misses.
Pain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petersen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Petersen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Petersen with a hook.
Petersen scores with a hook.#CL2#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.#BC#
Petersen manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Petersen misses.
Pain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petersen moves out of range of the leg kick from Pain.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pain manages to avoid it.
Petersen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Petersen moves away from the strike by Pain.
Petersen scores with a head kick.
Petersen blocks a jab.
Petersen lands a front kick.
Pain misses with a takedown
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pain throws out the jab.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pain is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Petersen.
Petersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen feints and then cracks Pain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pain down.
Petersen stuffs the takedown attempt from Pain. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petersen, right into the meat.
Jab by Petersen.
Petersen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Pain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petersen counters with a body kick that stops Pain in his tracks momentarily.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Pain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen.
Petersen checks a leg kick.
Petersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Petersen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petersen cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.
Pain takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Petersen coming out on top.
Petersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Pain is rocked!
BOOM! Petersen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pain. Pain tries to recover but Petersen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pain lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Petersen!
A relieved looking Steven Petersen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Royal Pain had this to say: 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.

Event: AEW 23
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Petersen dodges the punch combination from Poggle.
Some wild striking there from Petersen.
A clash of legs there as Petersen blocks the low kick.
Petersen throws a quick counter head kick but Poggle was just out of range.
Petersen scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petersen.
Poggle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poggle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poggle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petersen eats them both and turns towards Poggle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Petersen blocks a leg kick.
Poggle tries to clinch but Petersen moves away
and Petersen counters with a left to the body.
Petersen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petersen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poggle under the eye.
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!
Poggle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poggle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petersen but Petersen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Petersen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poggle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petersen scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Poggle closes the distance and clinches.
Petersen lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Petersen digs a right hand underneath Poggle's ribcage. Poggle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petersen stalling against the cage.
Poggle is trying to stall.
Poggle trying to stall but Petersen improves his position.
Poggle seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Poggle being controlled against the cage.
Poggle has a couple of punches blocked by Petersen. #T2#
Petersen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poggle backwards.
Petersen is stalling here.
Petersen lands with a left to the head.
Petersen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petersen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steven Petersen.
Poggle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poggle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poggle avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Poggle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petersen stuffs the takedown.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen dodges the punch combination from Poggle.
Petersen is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Poggle misses with a double jab.
Petersen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petersen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Poggle's hands.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Poggle is just out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Petersen!
Poggle throws a right hand that misses
and Petersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petersen connects with a nice looking jab.
Poggle tries to clinch but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen works over Poggle's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petersen. That's going to slow Poggle down.
Petersen throws a wild body kick that Poggle sees coming a mile off.
Petersen is looking to land body kicks.
Petersen checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poggle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petersens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petersen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Poggle looks for the body kick but Petersen saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Petersen misses. #T4#
Poggle takes one to the chin there.
Poggle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Poggle has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Petersen lands the left hand.
Poggle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poggle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen throws a good cross that connects.
Petersen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petersen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poggle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Poggle shoots in but Petersen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Poggle.
Poggle shoots in for a takedown but Petersen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poggle throws a head kick but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen dodges the punch combination from Poggle.
Petersen connects with a body shot that sends Poggle's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Petersen.
Petersen thuds his shin into the meat of Poggle's side.
Poggle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Petersen. That one must have hurt.
Petersen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poggle has time to react.
Petersen scores with a jab. Poggle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petersen throws a right and a left that Poggle avoids nicely.
Poggle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Timothy Poggle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poggle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petersen connects with a right hand. Poggle shakes it off.
Petersen lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen connects with a body shot that sends Poggle's belly button to the back.
Poggle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Petersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poggle can do to turn this around?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Poggle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petersen - the referee stops the clock and Poggle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petersen. Poggle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen cracks Poggle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Poggle misses.
Poggle throws a head kick that misses.
Petersen throwing a counter right hand but Poggle manages to avoid it.
Poggle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poggle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petersen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poggle scrambles back to his feet.
Petersen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poggle under the eye.
Petersen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poggle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Petersen darts in and clinches Poggle up against the cage.
Poggle misses with some punches.
Petersen is trying to force a seperation but Poggle has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Petersen.
Petersen is trying to maintain a safe position but Poggle gets an underhook and turns Petersen into the cage.
Poggle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen scores with a shot to the side of Poggle's head. #T2#
Poggle misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Petersen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Petersen.
Poggle tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
Poggle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Petersen.
Petersen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Petersen can't find room to land a body shot as Poggle controls the action.
Poggle looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short uppercut from Petersen.
Petersen wants to stall.
Poggle tries to throw a body punch but Petersen avoids it by throwing Poggle back against the cage.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Poggle. #T3#
Petersen lands a left hand.
Petersen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petersen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Poggle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Petersen.
Petersen stalling the fight.
A short right from Poggle.
Poggle is looking to control Petersen's arms but Petersen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Poggle has his back to the cage.
Petersen is looking to control Poggle's arms but Poggle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petersen has his back to the cage.
Poggle lands an uppercut.
Poggle throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen struggles to land a body shot inside as Poggle controls his hands.
Petersen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Poggle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersens head.
Petersen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steven Petersen has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Poggle struggles to land a body shot inside as Petersen controls his hands.
Petersen lands an uppercut.
Petersen lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Petersen.
Petersen effectively controlling the action here.
Petersen blocks a body shot from Poggle.
Poggle lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Petersen.
Petersen has Poggle pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Petersen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Poggle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Petersen can't find room to land a body shot as Poggle controls the action.
Petersen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petersen blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petersen as Poggle tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petersen.
Petersen thuds a left hand into Poggle's body.
Petersen lands a nice hook to Poggle's body. Poggle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poggle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petersen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Poggle misses. #CL#
Petersen has Poggle up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Poggle as the two fighters clinch.
Petersen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen misses with a body punch.
Petersen lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Petersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petersen throws a body punch but Poggle moves out of range.
Poggle shapes to counter with a head kick.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Poggle closes the distance and pushes Petersen back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Poggle lands an uppercut.
Petersen lands a hook that snaps the head of Poggle backwards.
Petersen stalling.
Poggle misses with the head strike.
Petersen scores with a shoulder strike.
Poggle throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen.
Petersen is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Petersen manages to break the clinch.
Petersen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poggle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poggle throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen thuds a left hand into Poggle's body.
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Poggle moved out of range.
Poggle is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Poggle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Poggle throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen connects with a crisp jab.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poggle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petersen, right into the meat.
Poggle fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Poggle.
Petersen scores with a kick to the body.
Petersen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petersen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Poggle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petersen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poggle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petersen scores with the left hand. Poggle knows he should have avoided that one.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Poggle is just out of range.
Poggle throws a leg kick that misses.
Petersen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poggle throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Petersen there.
Petersen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petersen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Poggle is rocked!
Petersen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poggle is still on wobbly legs! Can Petersen finish him?
Poggle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petersen.
Timothy Poggle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poggle momentarily.
Petersen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petersen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poggle's calf.
Petersen swinging wildly here.
Poggle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petersen scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen lands a high kick!
Petersen drops Poggle with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Poggle! Petersen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Petersen!
Steven Petersen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AEW 17
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Petersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Eremeev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eremeev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petersen counters with a series of strikes. Eremeev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eremeev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Eremeev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petersen sprawls well initially but Eremeev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Petersen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Eremeev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eremeev is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Eremeev is working for a kimura but Petersen is defending it quite comfortably.
Petersen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Eremeev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eremeev is trying to control the action in half guard but Petersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Eremeev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eremeev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Never TaP^ Best sparring in Town, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Eremeev prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen is controlling Eremeev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eremeev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eremeev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eremeev is pushing down on Petersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Eremeev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Eremeev is taking a breather. Petersen 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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eremeev is pressing down on Petersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petersen is holding on for now.
Well, if Eremeev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eremeev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrey Eremeev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Eremeev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petersen swivels and escapes.
Petersen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Petersen tries to sprawl but Eremeev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Eremeev is very close to passing his half guard.
Eremeev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen is controlling Eremeev's trapped leg to prevent Eremeev from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Eremeev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petersen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eremeev.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petersen is trying to hold Eremeev in close to prevent damage but Eremeev has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eremeev wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Eremeev passes into side control, despite Petersen's attempt to control the position.
Eremeev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Petersen is trying to escape the position but Eremeev is controlling the position. #T3#
Petersen isn't going anywhere.
Petersen is trying to work for a sweep but Eremeev has mounted him!
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eremeev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Eremeev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Petersen turns into him and now he's in Eremeev's guard.
Petersen passes Eremeev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eremeev is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen is trying to control. Eremeev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Eremeev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Eremeev has a takedown stuffed.
Petersen feints and then cracks Eremeev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eremeev down.
Petersen throws a low kick but Eremeev avoids it.
Eremeev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petersen defends well and Eremeev ends up having to push Petersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eremeevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good shot there by Petersen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eremeev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petersen - the referee stops the clock and Eremeev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petersen. Eremeev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Petersen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eremeev in his tracks.
Petersen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrey Eremeev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eremeev shoots for a double leg takedown but Petersen sprawls well. He's pushed Eremeev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petersen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petersen.
A nice combination there by Petersen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eremeev goes for a double leg but Petersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petersen continues to drive forward.
Petersen lands a nice shot that snaps Eremeev's head back.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petersen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eremeev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#
Eremeev is rocked!
Eremeev is holding his hands too far apart here. Petersen throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Eremeev is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Petersen!
Steven Petersen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Westwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #KD2#
Petersen lands a big head kick that sends Westwood tumbling to the mat! Petersen takes a step backwards and waves Westwood back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Westwood is rocked!
Petersen lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Westwood head around and knocks him out cold! Petersen hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Petersen!
During a confident post fight interview, Steven Petersen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Blue throws a combination that misses
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blue throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petersen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blue feints a jab promting Petersen to slip. Blue then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Petersen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good work by Blue as he checks the leg kick.
Petersen throws a jab but it's blocked by Blue.
Petersen slips a jab and a cross from Blue.
Blue misses with a wild combination.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blue throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petersen counters with a nice uppercut.
Blue tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue misses with a double jab
and Petersen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Petersen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petersen lands a front kick.
Pripps Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen lands a head shot.
Petersen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Petersen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen lands a glancing blow to the side of Blue's head.
Blue swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Petersen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blue takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Blue defending well as Petersen loads up on a big left hand.
Blue throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petersen counters with a good low kick that Blue was not able to check.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petersen. Blue shrugs it off though.
Blue looks winded!
Blue stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petersen.
Petersen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petersen scores with a leg kick.
Petersen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petersen scores with a nice body kick.
Petersen scores with a nice head shot.
Petersen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've been told by Petersen's head coaches at the smoker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Petersen knocks Blue out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steven Petersen!
A very excited looking Steven Petersen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DARE 8
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Petersen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barover changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barover feints the counter takedown.
Petersen wants to slow Barover down by chopping away at his legs.
Petersen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petersen throws a push kick but Barover slaps the foot to one side.
Petersen throws a wild body kick that Barover sees coming a mile off.
Petersen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barover moves out of range of the leg kick from Petersen.
Barover's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Barover looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barover wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy. #T1#
Petersen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barover. #SUB2#
Barover is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Barover is controlling well.
Petersen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petersen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Barover from advancing to side control.
Barover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petersen keeping hold of Barover's head, controlling as best he can.
Barover throws a strike but Petersen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petersen pulls Barover in close to his closed guard and prevents Barover from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barover throwing strikes but missing.
Barover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barover looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barover is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Petersen is pulling down on Barover's head. It's preventing any offense from Barover, at least for the moment.
Petersen continues to stall.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Barover tries to pass.
Petersen trying to control the position here.
Barover trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petersen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barover looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Petersen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Petersen not doing much here.
Barover wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is taking a breather. Barover 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Petersen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Petersen misses with an uppercut.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Barover ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Petersen. That snapped Barover's head back.
Barover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petersen lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Barover decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petersen's guard.
Barover wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.#T1#
Barover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Barover from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barover drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petersen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petersen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petersen! #REVR#
Barover tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen controlling the position from side mount.
Barover is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Petersen controlling the position.
More hug and hope from Petersen.
Petersen moves into full mount!
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barover is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petersen tries to control but Barover wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barover is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barover keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steve Barover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Barover to control.
Barover is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Petersen dominated that second round.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Barover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petersen is fending him off so far but Barover persists. Nope, Petersen circles away and we're back to standing.
Petersen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barover. Barover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barover moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersen throws a right hand that Barover ducks under and follows up with a left that Barover also avoids with ease.
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Barover moved out of range.
Barover takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barover misses with a takedown attempt - Petersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Petersen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petersen thumps Barover with a low kick.
Petersen lands with a nice body kick.
Barover takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petersen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barover takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Petersen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Petersen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barover is able to avoid easily.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barover avoids the head kick by Petersen.
Petersen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Barover is looking to chop away at Petersen's legs.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petersen is looking to chop away at Barover's legs. #T3#
Barover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petersen defends well and Barover ends up having to push Petersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steven Petersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Barover.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Barover has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petersen.
Barover gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barover moves out of range of the body kick.
Barover with the counter takedown but Petersen avoids it easily.
Barover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petersen sprawls well. Petersen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barover gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Barover blocks a low kick nicely.
Barover has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petersen.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Barover moved out of range nicely.
Barover feints the counter takedown.
Barover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
And Barover tries to counter it with a takedown but Petersen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petersen counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Petersen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steve Barover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen throws a body punch but Barover moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Petersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petersen, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Petersen!
Our winner, Steven Petersen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 3
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Petersen looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Petersen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Petersen throws a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
We've been told by Petersen's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petersen misses with a head kick.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersen has time to react.
Petersen lands a slapping body shot.
Petersen misses the jab.#TD2#
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Petersen seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petersen misses with a kick to the body.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petersen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Marat Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Petersen checks it. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Petersen scores with a body shot.
Petersen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magomedov takes a step back to recover.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Petersen is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Magomedov rushes Petersen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Petersen lands a shoulder strike.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petersen.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Magomedov has Petersen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Petersen tumbling to the mat - Magomedov dives into Petersen's guard.
Magomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov stands up over Petersen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petersen on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marat Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
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#
Petersen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petersen wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Petersen misses with a low kick.
Magomedov throws a fast counter high kick but Petersen manages to duck under it in time.
Good leg kick by Petersen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Magomedov throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Petersen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov just manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Petersen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petersen throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.#T1#
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and Petersen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Magomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petersen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petersen throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Petersen misses with a body kick.
Petersen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Magomedov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Petersen scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head. #T2##BC#
Petersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Petersen's body. Petersen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petersen looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Magomedov moved away.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Petersen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Magomedov moved away.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
A jab from Magomedov finds it's way through Petersen's defenses.
Magomedov swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Petersen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Petersen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petersen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Petersen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petersen missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petersen throws a leg kick
enabling Magomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomedov cracks the inside of Petersen's front leg.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Petersen.
Petersen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range and Petersen settles back down.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a kick to the body
and Magomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomedov! But no joy.#T4#
Petersen throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov throws a good cross that connects.
Petersen lands with a cross.
Petersen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Petersen misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters with a nice leg kick.
Petersen misses with a kick to the body
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov works Petersen's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petersen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marat Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Magomedov forces Petersen back against the cage and clinches.
Petersen throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Petersen is trying to stall.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petersen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Petersen gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petersen.
Petersen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersen's elbow.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Petersen breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petersen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petersen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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? #T1#
A low kick from Petersen is predictable there
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petersen throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petersen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petersen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petersen cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Magomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Petersen moves out of range easily.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petersen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petersen's calf.
Magomedov blocks a low kick nicely.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
Petersen sets himself, and Magomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! Petersen avoids it this time.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Petersen throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov takes a swing at Petersen's ribcage but misses.
Steven Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Petersen has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Petersen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Petersen breaks the clinch.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Petersen throws a front kick aimed at Magomedov's knee but Magomedov avoids it well.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Petersen circles away.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Petersen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petersen takes one on the button.#CL2#
Magomedov gets a clinch.
Petersen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov is working Petersen over against the cage.
Petersen throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petersen lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Petersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petersen throws a low kick but Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersen has time to react.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Petersen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magomedov if he has to take too many more of those.
Petersen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petersen with a body shot.
Marat Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Magomedov. Petersen shrugs it off though.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Petersen throws the kick towards the body but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Petersen needs to keep his hands up - Magomedov had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petersen.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petersen as he avoids it easily.
Petersen throws a leg kick
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petersen scores with a nice body kick.
Petersen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petersen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magomedov checks it well. #TD2#
Magomedov drives through with a takedown into Petersen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Petersen has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Petersen.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marat Magomedov!
Our winner, Marat Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Gladiators Fight Night 2
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Fleurke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petersen lands a really nice looking cross but Fleurke seems unphased.
Petersen connects with a nice looking jab.
Fleurke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petersen.
Fleurke throws a right hand that misses
and Petersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petersen thuds his right hand into Fleurke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petersen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fleurke is out of range.
Fleurke throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Petersen counters with a nice right hand that sends Fleurke toppling to the canvas! Fleurke scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Petersen finish him?!#ROC2#
Fleurke is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen throws an uppercut from hell that sends Fleurke clean off his feet! He's out cold! Petersen stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Petersen!
An out of breath Steven Petersen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
Adams fails to land the takedown.
Adams checks a low kick from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petersen misses the jab.
Adams staying out of range there.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Petersen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams tries to clinch but Petersen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Adams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adams slips a straight right by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
Adams misses with a takedown
enabling Petersen to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Petersen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen lands with a hook. Adams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petersen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adams darts in looking for a takedown but Petersen gets double underhooks and turns Adams into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Adams moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Petersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Adams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petersen misses with a kick to the body
and Adams counters with a three punch combo that has Petersen backing up. Petersen nods at Adams to acknowledge the strikes.
Adams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Petersen as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen slaps away a takedown attempt from Adams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams.
Adams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petersen to score with a decent uppercut.
Petersen feints and then cracks Adams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adams down.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Petersen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Adams gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Petersen breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Petersen. That snapped Adams's head back.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen connects with a solid leg kick.
Petersen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adams is looking to clinch but Petersen is avoiding it.
Petersen throws out a counter right but Adams avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Adams walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Petersen.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petersen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams tries to clinch but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petersen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petersen fails with the takedown.
Petersen misses with a low kick.
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petersen feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Adams crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steven Petersen!
Steven Petersen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Ascension: Connemara vs Alvado
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
Petersen throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Petersen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petersen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Gonzalez looks to move away, Petersen throws a big counter combo but Gonzalez just gets out of the way.
Gonzalez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Petersen's head.
Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Petersen's ribs.
Gonzalez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzalez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petersen defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gonzalez.#T1#
Petersen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab from Gonzalez.
Petersen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petersen checks a low kick from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez shoots in but Petersen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petersen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vigorio Gonzalez.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzalez as Petersen shoots in.
Petersen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petersen somewhat.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Petersen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Petersen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Petersen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Gonzalez wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonzalez sprawls well. Gonzalez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petersen gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gonzalez or perhaps it was just good defense by Petersen, which made it look bad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vigorio Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 9:10
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vigorio Gonzalez!

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