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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Alomar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Alomar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peterson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Peterson is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Peterson drags the fight down to the ground.
Peterson controls Alomar momentarily but Alomar frees himself.
Alomar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson prevents Alomar from moving into mount. #T1##SUB#
Alomar is trying to get an arm triangle but Peterson is defending well. #SUB#
Alomar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peterson keeps Alomar under control for a moment.
Alomar controlling the position from side mount.
Peterson isn't going anywhere.#T2#
Peterson is not content to let Alomar control the position. #SUB#
Alomar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Alomar wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson prevents Alomar from moving into mount. #T3##SUB#
Alomar has an Americana. Peterson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Alomar is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Alomar hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Robert Alomar!
Robert Alomar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RESISTANCE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
RapidFC 13
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Le Phat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Le Phat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peterson.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Le Phat checks it.
Le Phat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Phat misses the shot to the body.
Le Phat blocks a head kick by Peterson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Phat, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws a push kick but Le Phat slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Peterson clinches with his opponent.
Le Phat misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Le Phat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Phat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peterson's knee momentarily.#T1#
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Phat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Phat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peterson moves forwards but Le Phat connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Igi Peterson has been cut.
Le Phat blocks a head kick by Peterson.
Peterson closes the distance but Le Phat moves to the side #KD2#
and Le Phat counters with a crisp right hand that drops Peterson! Le Phat lets Peterson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Peterson is rocked!
Le Phat looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Le Phat lands a nice looking body shot.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Le Phat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Phat fakes the body blow, causing Peterson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Peterson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roc Le Phat!
Roc Le Phat seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Peterson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there.
Peterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peterson on the ground.#SU2#
Peterson stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Peterson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Silva striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Peterson.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face as Peterson controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Peterson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Peterson just content to control the position. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Peterson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peterson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Peterson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Peterson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Peterson is controlling the pace.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva is pressing down on Peterson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4##SU2#
Peterson stands up from Silva's guard - Peterson perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Peterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva strikes from the bottom but Peterson takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Peterson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Peterson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igi Peterson dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Peterson had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Brant Silva has been cut.
Igi Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Peterson pulls guard successfully.
Peterson trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva won't allow Peterson to sweep him here.
Peterson is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.#T1#
Silva wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving. #SUB#
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Peterson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard. #REVB#
Peterson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peterson is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Peterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peterson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Peterson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peterson works to advance to full mount. Silva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peterson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Peterson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Peterson controlling the pace for now.
Igi Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igi Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brant Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Peterson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peterson showed some decent athleticism there.
Peterson throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely. #SU2#
Peterson decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Peterson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Peterson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Silva kicks Peterson off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Peterson throws a head kick that misses.
Silva thinks about countering with a head kick.
Peterson scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Peterson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Peterson gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Peterson connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Silva misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Peterson counters by clinching up.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peterson prevents it.
#TD2#
Peterson pulls guard successfully.
Peterson has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
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!#SUB2#
Peterson working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peterson holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Peterson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peterson throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
As Peterson backs away, Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Peterson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Peterson postures up.
#SU2#
Peterson stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Peterson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Peterson pulls guard successfully.
Brant Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igi Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peterson managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igi Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peterson 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igi Peterson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stokes is defended easily by Peterson.
Stokes shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
Peterson misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Peterson gets a clinch. #BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Peterson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stokes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stokes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there.
Stokes looking to control.
#T1#
Peterson won't allow Stokes to sweep him here.
Peterson throws a strike but Stokes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Stokes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Stokes has gone for a leg lock! Peterson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stokes's guard.#REVB#
Peterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peterson prevents Stokes from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Peterson content to stall in guard here.
Peterson passes Stokes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Peterson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stokes's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson stalling. #SUB2#
Peterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Stokes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Stokes wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peterson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stokes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Peterson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peterson tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stokes is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Igi Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Peterson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stokes's guard.#ES#
Stokes kicks Peterson off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Peterson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stokes to the ground. Peterson is now in Stokes's guard.
Peterson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Peterson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Peterson trying to control but Stokes is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igi Peterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Peterson rushes Stokes and presses him up against the cage.
Stokes jumps guard but Peterson stands there with Stokes around his waist. Stokes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peterson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stokes is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Peterson has hold of one of Stokes's legs. Stokes is fighting the takedown attempt but Peterson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stokes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stokes trying to keep a closed guard but Peterson is proving a slippery customer.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Peterson advances position into side control!#T1#
Stokes tries to bench press Peterson off him but Peterson keeps the position. #SU2#
Peterson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stokes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Peterson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stokes's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Stokes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stokes is keeping the position for now.
Peterson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Peterson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Stokes pulls Peterson in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stokes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Peterson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peterson lands in his opponent's guard.
Stokes looking for a sweep. Not yet Stokes, not yet. #T4#
Stokes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peterson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stokes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peterson forces his way into half guard.
Peterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stokes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson is thwarting Stokes's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igi Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Stokes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Peterson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Peterson rushes Stokes and presses him up against the cage.
Stokes is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stokes looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Peterson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stokes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peterson has control of Stokes's left arm, preventing Stokes from doing any damage.
Peterson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1##SUB#
Stokes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peterson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stokes has Peterson in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Peterson gets to his feet - Stokes follows without any prompting.
Stokes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stokes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Peterson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stokes napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Stokes is letting Peterson control him for a moment.
Stokes wants to control but Peterson postures up.
Peterson advances nicely into full mount.
Stokes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Peterson has Stokes pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Stokes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peterson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson passes into half guard. #T3#
Peterson stalling.
Peterson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stokes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peterson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in half guard, Peterson seems content to control.
Peterson with the ground and pound but Stokes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stokes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stokes working a defensive guard here.
Peterson looking to pass the guard.
Peterson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leo Stokes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igi Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peterson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igi Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peterson 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igi Peterson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Bentley tries for a takedown but Peterson manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Igi Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Peterson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bentley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Peterson stands and steps away. Bentley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bentley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bentley tries to land knees in the clinch but Peterson avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Bentley against the cage.
#TD2#
Peterson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bentley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bentley tries to break free.
#T1#
Bentley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Peterson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bentley wants to get back to his feet.
Peterson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bentley doesn't escape.
Bentley can't escape the position.
Peterson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2#
Bentley trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bentley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Peterson controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Peterson looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Bentley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Peterson's arms.
Bentley tries to escape but Peterson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Peterson looking for the choke but no joy.
Bentley rolls, trying to escape but Peterson keeps control of the position.
Bentley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Peterson is riding his opponent, not letting Bentley buck him off.
Bentley is trying to stand back up.
Bentley is trying to break free.
Peterson misses with an elbow to the head.
Bentley trying to get back to his feet but Peterson is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Bentley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Peterson's arms.
Peterson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bentley trying to get back to his feet but Peterson is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Peterson looking for the choke from the back. #T4##SUB2#
Bentley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Peterson's arms. #SUB2#
Peterson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bentley wants to get back to his feet.
Peterson struggling to land strikes to the head as Bentley covers up.
I really don't envy Bentley right now.
Will Peterson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bentley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Peterson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Peterson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bentley is trying to stand back up.
Peterson lands punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igi Peterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Peterson misses with a head kick.
Bentley appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Peterson clinches up against the cage.
Peterson wants to break free but Bentley has control.
#TD2#
Peterson has clasped his hands together around Bentley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bentley tries to control but Peterson manages to take his back.
Peterson missing with strikes.
I really don't envy Bentley right now.
Bentley trying to get back to his feet but Peterson is in full control for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bentley wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Peterson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bentley doesn't escape.
Bentley trying to get back to his feet but Peterson is in full control for now.
Bentley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Peterson.
#SUB2#
Peterson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bentley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Peterson missing with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bentley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES#
Bentley manages to escape to his feet. #TD2#
Peterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bentley is trying to defend but Peterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Bentley has one foot on Peterson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Peterson drives through with a takedown into Bentley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Bentley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Peterson has Bentley up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##TD#
Bentley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Peterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bentley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peterson is trying to hold Bentley in close to prevent damage but Bentley has managed to pass into half guard.
Peterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bentley is working away from the top position though.
Bentley is trying to control. Peterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Peterson trying to control here.
Peterson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peterson.#SUB2#
Peterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bentley defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bentley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bentley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Ezequiel Bentley 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bentley tries to pull guard but Peterson won't allow it.
#TD2#
Peterson pulls Bentley into guard.
#ES2#
Peterson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bentley is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bentley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bentley fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Peterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bentley looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES#
Bentley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Peterson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Bentley has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
#TD2#
Peterson jumps guard and drags Bentley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bentley is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.
Peterson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bentley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Peterson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bentley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bentley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Peterson is looking to stand up but Bentley isn't so interested in that idea.
Bentley preventing the sweep.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bentley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peterson is controlling Bentley's posture.
Bentley stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.#T3#
Bentley postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Peterson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bentley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peterson is in Bentley's guard.
Bentley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bentley wants to stand and escape but Peterson is having none of it. #SU2#
Peterson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Bentley gets caught flat footed, as Peterson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bentley wants to stand but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Bentley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bentley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Bentley is keeping the position.#SU2#
Peterson stands up and waves to Bentley to follow him. #TD2#
Peterson drives through with a takedown into Bentley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bentley wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Peterson manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Bentley showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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