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Event:
OFK 340 - Wulf Vs Sasaki
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Bomstaerk misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Peta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Peta.
Bomstaerk uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Bomstaerk misses its intended target.
And Peta tries to counter it with a takedown but Bomstaerk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Peta duly obliges.
Bomstaerk throws out a loose jab but Peta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bomstaerk is looking to chop away at Peta's legs.
Peta feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomstaerk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peta.
Peta goes for a double leg but Bomstaerk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bomstaerk continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Peta feints and as Bomstaerk raises his hands in defense, Peta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Peta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SU2#
Peta stands up and waves to Bomstaerk to follow him.
Bomstaerk doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Peta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Peta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bomstaerk seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bomstaerk wants to stand and escape but Peta is having none of it. #T1#
Peta preventing the sweep.
Peta stands and throws Bomstaerk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bomstaerk is looking to reverse the position.
Bomstaerk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Peta off and has taken his back!
Peta avoids the strikes from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk punches the canvas rather than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peta is trying to stand back up.
Even with his hooks in, Bomstaerk manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Peta wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Bomstaerk lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bomstaerk thows a strike but Peta uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Peta as he ends up in Bomstaerk 's guard!
Peta won't allow Bomstaerk to get back to his feet.
Bomstaerk 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.
Bomstaerk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bomstaerk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bomstaerk wants to get back to his feet but Peta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peta's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Bomstaerk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peta is controlling him.
Peta forces his way into half guard.
Bomstaerk pushes Peta off but Peta dives into side control.
Peta prevents Bomstaerk from escaping the position.
Bomstaerk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bomstaerk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Peta asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Peta stalls from top position.
Peta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bomstaerk to see if he's OK.#T4#
Bomstaerk tries to escape but Peta is in control.
A lull in the action here.
Peta working the head and body with strikes.
Bomstaerk is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Peta controlling the position from side mount.
Bomstaerk pushes Peta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Peta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bomstaerk is looking to regain half guard here but Peta keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peta prevents Bomstaerk from escaping the position.
Bomstaerk is letting Peta control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Van Peta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bomstaerk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bomstaerk lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Peta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Peta.
Peta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Peta won't allow Bomstaerk to get back to his feet.
Peta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bomstaerk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peta pushes down on Bomstaerk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Peta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peta working over Bomstaerk with some ground and pound. Bomstaerk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bomstaerk won't allow Peta to pass to mount. #T1#
Bomstaerk wants to improve his position but Peta is controlling well.
#ES#
Bomstaerk pushes Peta off and gets back to his feet.
Peta lands a two punch combo.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown but Peta shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Peta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Van Peta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bomstaerk wants to get back to full guard.
Bomstaerk is trying to stand back up but Peta is controlling him
Bomstaerk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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!
Bomstaerk is trying to stand.
#T2##SU2#
Peta postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bomstaerk to stand up.
Peta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bomstaerk misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Peta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bomstaerk sneaks out the side door and pushes Peta away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice shot lands for Peta.
Peta punishes Bomstaerk's body with a nice straight punch.
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk throws a right hand that Peta ducks under and follows up with a left that Peta also avoids with ease.
As Bomstaerk backs off Peta throws a huge counter combo but Bomstaerk manages to avoid it all.
Peta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peta moves out of range of the body kick from Bomstaerk.
Peta scores with a nice right hand.
Bomstaerk misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Peta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Peta.
Peta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB#
Bomstaerk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bomstaerk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bomstaerk stands up over Peta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bomstaerk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Peta has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bomstaerk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown.#T4##TD2#
Peta is trying to trip Bomstaerk. He has hold of a leg but Bomstaerk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Peta persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bomstaerk wants to stand up but Peta is controlling him. #SUB#
Bomstaerk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Bomstaerk looking for a guillotine here but Peta defends easily.
Peta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU2#
Peta stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Peta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Van Peta 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#
Nice sprawl there from Peta as Bomstaerk shoots in.
Bomstaerk moves out of range of the leg kick from Peta.
Peta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bomstaerk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peta dives in for a single leg takedown but Bomstaerk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peta misses with a low kick.
Bomstaerk misses with a body punch
and Peta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peta thuds his right hand into Bomstaerk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Peta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bomstaerk is trying to stand up here but Peta is controlling him well.
Bomstaerk is trying to escape back to his feet but Peta uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The referee asks Peta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Peta prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bomstaerk is looking to regain half guard here but Peta keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Peta decides to stand back up.
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!
Peta throws a series of punches but Bomstaerk avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bomstaerk or perhaps it was just good defense by Peta, which made it look bad.
Bomstaerk walks into a jab.
Peta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bomstaerk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Peta.
Bomstaerk goes for a double leg but Peta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peta continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bomstaerk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Peta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bomstaerk to the mat. Bomstaerk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bomstaerk 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.#SUB#
Bomstaerk looking for a guillotine here but Peta defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Peta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bomstaerk has momentary wrist control but Peta slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bomstaerk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bomstaerk has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Peta should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bomstaerk has tightened it up now! Peta should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bobby Bomstaerk!
Bobby Bomstaerk gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Van Peta had this to say: 'Was robbed'. |
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Event:
OFK 331 - Nik Vs Barnes
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck for Peta with that takedown attempt.
Drozd throws a jab when Peta was well out of range.#CL#
Drozd clinches up with Peta and pushes him back against the cage.
Drozd misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Drozd.
Peta wants to get back to striking at distance but Drozd won't allow it.
Drozd tries a body shot but Peta blocks it.
Drozd looking to throw knees to the head but Peta is blocking nicely.
Drozd lands a knee to the body.
Drozd misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Peta has Drozd pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Peta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Drozd tumbling to the mat - Peta dives into Drozd's guard.
Peta throwing strikes from guard but Drozd blocks nicely. #T1#
Peta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drozd wants to stand and escape but Peta is having none of it.
Peta trying to control but Drozd is working from the bottom.
Peta distracts Drozd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peta throwing strikes but missing.
Peta passes Drozd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drozd is looking to escape.
Peta trying to control the action but Drozd is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Peta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drozd wants to get back to his feet.
Peta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peta drops an elbow to the side of Drozd's head.
Peta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drozd is trying to stand up here but Peta is controlling him well.
Peta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drozd's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peta throws a body shot but no joy.
Drozd connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Peta dives in and scores a takedown into Drozd's guard.
Peta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Peta with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peta is working Drozd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peta stops Drozd from standing up.
Peta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drozd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peta.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Drozd keeping moving, preventing Peta from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drozd misses the jab.
Peta ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.#T4#
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.#TD2#
Peta gets a takedown into half guard.
Drozd is refusing to be controlled, as Peta sits in half guard.
Drozd is trying to stand back up but Peta is controlling him
Peta throwing shots but Drozd is blocking nicely.
Drozd is looking to escape.
Peta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Peta winds up and cracks Drozd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Van Peta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Peta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drozd but Drozd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drozd scores with a punch to the head.
Drozd misses with a straight left.
Drozd leaves Peta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drozd keeps Peta at a distance using the push kick.
Peta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drozd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peta somewhat.
Miroslav Drozd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drozd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peta goes for a double leg but Drozd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drozd continues to drive forward.
Drozd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Peta slips under a jab.
Peta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drozd as he jumps to the side.
Peta tries to move into range but Drozd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miroslav Drozd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Drozd. Those never looked like landing.
Peta walks into a left hand. #CL#
Drozd drives through and clinches with Peta against the cage.
Drozd lands a nice elbow.
Peta dodges an elbow strike from Drozd.
Drozd prevents Peta from breaking the clinch.
Drozd presses Peta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drozd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peta avoiding damage as Drozd throws knees to the body.
Drozd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peta backwards. #T2#
Drozd lands a left hand.
Drozd can't find room to land a body shot as Peta controls the action.
Drozd lands a good knee to the midsection. Peta won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Peta breaks the clinch.
A big left from Drozd misses.
Drozd throws a hook to the side of Peta's head but Peta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drozd misses with a body shot.
Drozd lands a jab to the head.
Peta moves out of range of the strikes.
Drozd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drozd wants it to stay on the feet.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drozd.
Peta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Peta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drozd misses the jab.
Peta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Peta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drozd throws a nice head kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Peta.
Drozd misses with a wild combination.
Peta defending well as Drozd loads up on a big left hand.
Peta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Peta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drozd throws a jab but it's blocked by Peta.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Peta moves out of range easily.
And Peta tries to counter it with a takedown but Drozd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drozd throws out the jab.
Peta blocks a head kick by Drozd.
Drozd misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Peta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Drozd has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Peta has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peta blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Peta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peta avoiding damage as Drozd throws knees to the body.
Drozd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drozd lands a nice shot to the body.
Drozd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Peta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drozd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drozd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drozd lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Drozd.
Peta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drozd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drozd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Peta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Drozd wants to get back to his feet.
Peta working over Drozd with some ground and pound. Drozd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Peta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drozd looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Peta is keen to just control but Drozd is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peta with the ground and pound but Drozd uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Peta trying to control but Drozd is working from the bottom.
Peta is pushing down on Drozd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drozd is fighting to maintain full guard but Peta has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##ES#
Drozd kicks Peta off and gets back to his feet.
Drozd throws a right hand that Peta ducks under and follows up with a left that Peta also avoids with ease.
Peta with the counter takedown but Drozd avoids it easily.
Drozd throws a jab but it's blocked by Peta. #TD2#
Peta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drozd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peta is in Drozd's guard.
Peta wants to control from the top but Drozd keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peta stops Drozd from standing up.
Peta trying to control the position from guard on top but Drozd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Drozd is working an open guard so Peta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Drozd as Peta shoots in.#T2#
Drozd moves to clinch but Peta breaks away #TD2#
and Peta counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Drozd works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Peta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drozd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peta looks to land a strike but Drozd avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Peta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peta landing with the ground and pound.
Peta trying to control but Drozd is working from the bottom.
Drozd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peta can do to turn this around?#T3#
Peta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peta is standing up over Drozd. Drozd looks to escape but Peta dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Peta.
Peta trying to control the position but Drozd is working away.
Peta prevents Drozd from escaping the position.
Drozd is being controlled here.
Peta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peta in side control, throwing shots but Drozd defends.
Peta trying to control the position but Drozd is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Peta throwing shots but missing, from side control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Peta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peta misses with a head kick.
Peta avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Peta throws a series of strikes that have Drozd backpedaling.
Peta shoots in for a double leg but Drozd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drozd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peta defending well as Drozd loads up on a big left hand.
Drozd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drozd throws a series of strikes that have Peta backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Drozd.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Van Peta.
I think Peta 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Van Peta!
A very excited looking Van Peta rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
OFK 309Byczkiewicz Vs Naulakko
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Tua Cara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tua Cara duly obliges.
Tua Cara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara looks to land a left hand but Peta moved out of range nicely.
Peta swinging wildly here.
Peta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#Peta is rocked!
Tua Cara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Peta counters with a single leg into guard. Tua Cara didn't expect that.
Tua Cara has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Peta is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Peta is still on wobbly legs! Can Tua Cara finish him?
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!
Tua Cara lands a left hand.
Peta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tua Cara has Peta pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Peta is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Tua Cara - that's hurt Peta badly! Oh, another knee lands and Peta is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Peta doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Quebro Tua Cara!
The defeated Van Peta had this to say: 'Was robbed'. |
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Event:
DC 40: April Fools!
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Peta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Peta drops an elbow to the side of Moen's head.
Peta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moen's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peta is looking to work some ground and pound but Moen has wrist control.
Peta lands a couple of elbows.
Peta throwing strikes but missing.
Peta is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peta defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moen is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Moen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peta is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Moen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moen has Peta in his guard.#REVB#
Peta is in close to Moen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing good reports from Moen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Moen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Moen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peta working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Peta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moen trying to control the position.
Peta throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Peta working his ground and pound in the gym.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peta connects with a couple of short punches.
Peta postures up and lands a big shot to Moen's brow.
Peta 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. #SUB#
Peta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peta has managed to get both his arms back between Moen's legs - danger averted.
Peta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peta stands up over Moen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Moen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Moen is looking for a triangle but Peta pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peta lands a couple of digs.
Peta is working Moen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moen trying to control the position.
Peta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Peta is working Moen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Moen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peta with a nice head shot there.
Peta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peta landing with the ground and pound.
Peta with a nice head shot there.
Moen looking to control.
Peta landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peta lands a couple of elbows.
Peta stands up over Moen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Van Peta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Peta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Peta.
You can see the frustration on Moen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peta cracks Moen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Peta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Moen some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peta is looking to take a break and control but Moen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Moen isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Peta wants to control but Moen is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Moen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moen is looking for a sweep.
Peta working the ground and pound from side control.
Peta working the head and body with strikes.
Peta slows the pace down.
Peta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peta trying to control the action but Moen is working from the bottom.
Peta working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Peta lands an elbow. #ROC2#Moen is rocked!
Moen being controlled for a moment.
Oh Moen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peta working the body and head with strikes.
Moen trying to remain calm as Peta controls from the top position.
Moen manages to get back to half guard.
Moen seems to have got his legs back now.
Peta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peta working the head and body with strikes.
Peta is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Moen is hurt! He's hurt bad - Peta fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Moen from any more punishment! Congratulations to Peta! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Peta!
Van Peta 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. |
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Event:
DC 32: HW Guest Appearance!
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nadadora enables Peta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nadadora manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadadora utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peta with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peta chips away with some ground and pound.
Peta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peta landing some decent shots from guard.
Nadadora on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nadadora tries to get out of the position.
Nadadora preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora keeping moving, preventing Peta from controlling successfully.
Peta postures up in Nadadora's guard and throws a big left but Nadadora blocks it.
Peta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Peta throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Peta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Peta avoids nicely.
Peta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peta darts in looking for a takedown but Nadadora gets double underhooks and turns Peta into the cage.
Peta 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.
Nadadora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peta.
Nadadora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nadadora slaps away a takedown attempt from Peta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rapido Nadadora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.
Peta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nadadora defends it nicely.#T2#
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Peta shoots in for a takedown but Nadadora shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peta avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Peta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadadora avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peta.
Nadadora wants to control but Peta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peta throwing shots but Nadadora is blocking nicely.
Nadadora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Peta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Peta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nadadora defending well though. #T3#
Peta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nadadora taking some punishment here, with Peta in his half guard.
Peta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peta is looking to take a break and control but Nadadora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peta lands a nice short elbow.
Peta thows a huge punch but Nadadora dodges it nicely.
Nadadora taking some punishment here, with Peta in his half guard.
Peta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Peta thows a huge punch but Nadadora dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nadadora is trying to stand back up but Peta is controlling him
Peta is pressing down on Nadadora's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nadadora is holding on for now. #T4#
Nice strikes from Peta there.
Peta thows a huge punch but Nadadora dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Peta there.
Nadadora knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peta on the ground.
Peta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nadadora is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Peta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nadadora was covering up waiting for the punch and Peta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Peta throwing strikes from guard but Nadadora blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peta throws a big right hand that misses.
Peta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Van Peta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Nadadora. No joy for Peta on that attempt.
It looked like Nadadora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peta slips a jab and a cross from Nadadora.
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Nadadora's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nadadora duly obliges.
Peta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nadadora sprawls well. Nadadora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peta gets slowly back to his feet.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Peta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peta takes a swing at Nadadora's ribcage but misses.
Rapido Nadadora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nadadora's waist but Nadadora gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peta off to one side.
Rapido Nadadora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.#T1#
Nadadora stuffs the takedown attempt from Peta. Peta gets slowly back to his feet.
Nadadora appears to be looking for a big counter.
Peta dives in for a single leg takedown but Nadadora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Peta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nadadora avoids it really well and circles away.
Peta dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Nadadora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Peta. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Nadadora misses. #T2#
Peta throws a jab when Nadadora was well out of range.#TD2#
Peta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peta looks up at the clock and then as Nadadora takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Peta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nadadora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Peta connects with a decent elbow.
Nadadora tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Check out the look on Peta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Peta scoring with punches and elbows.
Peta throws a strike aimed at the side of Nadadora's head but Nadadora avoids it well.
Nadadora defending against the ground and pound.
Peta working the ground and pound.
Peta lands an elbow.
Peta grinds an elbow into Nadadora's temple. #T3#
Nadadora takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Peta is putting a hurting on Nadadora here, landing some big shots from side control.
Peta working the head and body with strikes.
Peta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nadadora to see if he's OK.
Peta working the ground and pound.
Peta throws a strike aimed at the side of Nadadora's head but Nadadora avoids it well.
Peta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Peta working the body and head with strikes.
Peta working the ground and pound from side control.
Peta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#Nadadora is rocked!
Peta takes a little break here. Nadadora wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Peta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nadadora keeps working. #T4#
Peta lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Nadadora is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nadadora is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Peta cracks Nadadora with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Peta immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Nadadora is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Peta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Peta!
In his post fight interview, Van Peta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
DC 23: Thorn vs Billingsly
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Peta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bastiat avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peta.
Bastiat throws a big counter combination but Peta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Peta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peta just misses with a punch to the body.
Peta misses with a takedown #TD#
and Bastiat counters with a single leg into guard. Peta didn't expect that.
Bastiat cracks Peta with a solid left hand.#T1#
Bastiat wants to control from the top but Peta keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bastiat works over Peta with some ground and pound from guard.
Peta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing.
Peta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peta keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bastiat advances position into side control!
Bastiat working the body and head with strikes.
Bastiat fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Peta regains half guard, as Bastiat was trying to land strikes.
Peta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastiat.
Bastiat winds up and cracks Peta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bastiat looks to land a strike but Peta avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bastiat throws a strike but Peta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Peta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peta throws a strike but Bastiat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Bastiat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peta wants to stand up but Bastiat is controlling him.
Bastiat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat postures up and lands a big shot to Peta's brow.
Bastiat throws an elbow that misses. Peta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bastiat's guard. Nice move by Peta!#REVB#
Peta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peta throwing strikes but missing.
Peta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Peta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bastiat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peta tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastiat is retaining full guard.
Peta throws an elbow that misses. Bastiat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peta's guard. Nice move by Bastiat!#REVR#
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat throws an elbow that misses. Peta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bastiat's guard. Nice move by Peta!#REVB#
Peta postures up in Bastiat's guard and throws a big left but Bastiat blocks it.
Bastiat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastiat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bastiat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
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#
Peta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Bastiat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peta's head.
Bastiat throws a strike but Peta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Peta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peta throws a strike but Bastiat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Peta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastiat stays in close to Peta's body and controls the position. #T1#
Bastiat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bastiat trying to control but Peta is working from the bottom.
Bastiat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bastiat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bastiat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bastiat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peta wants to stand up but Bastiat is controlling him.
Bastiat throws a big elbow that misses.
Peta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastiat.
Bastiat throwing strikes from guard but Peta blocks nicely.
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Peta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Bastiat. No joy for Peta on that attempt.
It looked like Bastiat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peta fails to land the takedown.
Peta is breathing heavily.
Peta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bastiat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Peta wants to clinch up but Bastiat keeps it at a distance.
Bastiat throws a big counter combination but Peta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Bastiat's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bastiat defends it nicely.
As Peta looks to move away, Bastiat throws a big counter combo but Peta just gets out of the way.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.
Peta shoots in but no luck this time.
Bastiat slaps away a takedown attempt from Peta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bastiat attempts a counter takedown but Peta avoids it well and moves away.
Peta throws a combination that misses
and Bastiat counters with a series of strikes. Peta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Peta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bastiat but Bastiat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Bastiat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Peta shoots for a double leg takedown but Bastiat sprawls well. He's pushed Peta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peta or perhaps it was just good defense by Bastiat, which made it look bad.
Bastiat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bastiat tries to avoid it but Peta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bastiat to the ground. Bastiat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bastiat seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Peta falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Bastiat counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Bastiat.
Sloppy strikes there by Bastiat.
Bastiat 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.#SUB#
Bastiat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peta has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bastiat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Bastiat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peta.
It looked like Bastiat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peta shoots for a double leg takedown but Bastiat sprawls well. He's pushed Peta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bastiat is looking to counter the offense by Peta and move into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peta or perhaps it was just good defense by Bastiat, which made it look bad.
Bastiat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.
Some wild striking there from Peta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peta tries for a takedown but Bastiat circles away easily#TD#
and Bastiat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bastiat.
Frederic Bastiat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastiat. #T1#
Peta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing.
Bastiat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bastiat trying to control but Peta is working from the bottom.
Bastiat with a nice head shot there.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Peta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bastiat trying to control but Peta is working from the bottom.
Bastiat wants to pass the guard but Peta is keeping the position.
Bastiat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bastiat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peta can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bastiat throws a strike but Peta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bastiat is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bastiat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bastiat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peta's head.#ES2#
Peta pushes Bastiat off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Peta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bastiat defends well and Peta ends up having to push Bastiat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frederic Bastiat is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Bastiat.
Bastiat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peta fails with the takedown.#T3#
Peta has a takedown stuffed.
Peta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bastiat sprawls well. Bastiat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peta gets slowly back to his feet.
Bastiat throws a big counter combination but Peta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Peta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Peta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastiat stuffs the takedown attempt from Peta. Peta gets slowly back to his feet.
Bastiat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Peta sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Peta with that takedown attempt.
Peta shoots and misses
and Bastiat counters with a series of strikes. Peta will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Bastiat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Bastiat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peta dives in for a single leg takedown but Bastiat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peta tries to clinch up#TD#
so Bastiat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Peta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastiat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederic Bastiat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bastiat 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederic Bastiat!
Frederic Bastiat spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Van Peta spoke after the fight, saying 'Was robbed'. |
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Event:
DC 17: New Year, New Me
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Rome shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Peta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rome passes Peta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rome trying to pass the guard but Peta defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rome moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peta regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Rome is looking for a kimura but Peta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rome to get the leverage.
Rome trying to pass the guard but Peta defending well. #T1##SUB#
Rome is looking for a kimura here.
Rome trying to pass the guard but Peta defending well.
Rome wants to take a breather but Peta is having none of it.
Peta is looking to escape.
Rome is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Peta manages to get to full guard.
Rome prevents Peta from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rome is looking to pass into half guard but Peta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Peta is in guard.#REVB#
Peta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rome slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rome wants to take a breather but Peta manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rome.
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Rome advances to half guard.
Rome passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rome fails to take his opponent's back.
Peta is working to get back to half guard.
Rome pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4##SUB#
Peta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rome.
Rome wants to take his opponent's back but Peta doesn't allow it.
Peta is squirming around, avoiding Rome's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Peta really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rome has hold of Peta's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Peta manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rome is looking to work his way around to Peta's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rome dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rome fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peta somewhat.
Rome was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peta as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peta.
Rome throwing a counter right hand but Peta manages to avoid it.
Peta walks into a jab.
Peta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Peta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rome is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rome tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rome gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Rome gets back to full guard.
Peta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rome's head.#SUB#
Rome working for a triangle but Peta defends it easily.
Peta preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peta defends it easily.
Peta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peta is working Rome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rome lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rome looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Rome might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Rome postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Peta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rome, into his guard. #REVB#
Peta connects with a couple of short punches.
Peta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Peta landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peta postures up.
#T3#
Peta landing with the ground and pound.
Rome lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rome passes Peta's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Peta is defending against the submission attempts here by Rome.
#SUB#
Rome is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peta defends it well.
Rome frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Peta stops Rome from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Rome wants to finish this one by submission but Peta is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rome.
Rome fails to advance to Peta's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rome dominated that second round.
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##CL#
Rome has managed to clinch.
Rome has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peta after a bit of a struggle.
Rome tries to score a body lock takedown but Peta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Peta lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peta defends it easily.
Rome is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rome tries to pass to full mount but Peta defends it.
Rome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peta can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Peta manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peta is defended easily by Rome.#T1##TD#
Rome darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rome works his way into full mount!
Peta stops Rome from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rome is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Rome working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2##SUB#
Rome is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Peta can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Rome is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Peta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rome wants to take Peta's back here but Peta is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Curtis Rome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peta squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T3#
Rome looking to control but Peta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peta is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Rome is working for a guillotine from mount but Peta frees his head quite easily.
Peta squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Van Peta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peta prevents Rome from taking his back.
Curtis Rome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peta is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Rome moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Peta has worked his arm free - good work by Peta!
Peta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Rome passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Rome working for a submission but Peta is keeping him at bay.
Peta trying desperately to get to his feet.
Peta stops Rome from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peta squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Peta is squirming around, avoiding Rome's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Rome showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rome 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Rome!
A very excited looking Curtis Rome 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.
Van Peta was interviewed post fight and said 'Was robbed'. |
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