Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 49
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Phoenix Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nick Peterson.
We've been told by Nick Peterson's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phoenix Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nick Peterson.
Phoenix Peterson looks to land a left hand but Nick Peterson moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix Peterson with the inside leg kick.
Phoenix Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nick Peterson moves away.
Phoenix Peterson misses with an uppercut. Nick Peterson saw that one coming.
Nick Peterson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nick Peterson slips a straight right by Phoenix Peterson.
Nick Peterson throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix Peterson manages to avoid it.
Nick Peterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phoenix Peterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nick Peterson's head.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nick Peterson throws out a loose jab but Phoenix Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix Peterson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nick Peterson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix Peterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nick Peterson on the side of the head.
Nick Peterson is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Phoenix Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nick Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix Peterson controls his hands.
Nick Peterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nick Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Phoenix Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nick Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix Peterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phoenix Peterson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Phoenix Peterson.
Phoenix Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nick Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Nick Peterson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nick Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Phoenix Peterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix Peterson working aggressively here.
Phoenix Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nick Peterson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phoenix Peterson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Phoenix Peterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nick Peterson's brow.
Phoenix Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Nick Peterson blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nick Peterson blocking some punches.
Nick Peterson is working Phoenix Peterson over against the ropes.#T2#
Nick Peterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Phoenix Peterson backwards.
Phoenix Peterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phoenix Peterson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix Peterson fails to land.
Nick Peterson lands a right hand.
Phoenix Peterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nick Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix Peterson.
Nick Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix Peterson working aggressively here.
Nick Peterson throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Nick Peterson on the inside.
Phoenix Peterson prevents a body shot from Nick Peterson.
Nick Peterson lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix Peterson.
Nick Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nick Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nick Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix Peterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nick Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix Peterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nick Peterson blocks it with crossed arms.
Phoenix Peterson looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phoenix Peterson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Phoenix Peterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phoenix Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Phoenix Peterson.
Phoenix Peterson lands a lovely overhand right.
Phoenix Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nick Peterson moves away from the strike by Phoenix Peterson.
A little feinted left hand from Nick Peterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix Peterson. Beautiful body shot.
Nick Peterson throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix Peterson lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Phoenix Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Nick Peterson misses its target.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nick Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix Peterson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Nick Peterson.
Nick Peterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phoenix Peterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phoenix Peterson lunges at Nick Peterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nick Peterson's hand. #T1#
Phoenix Peterson misses with an uppercut. Nick Peterson saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Nick Peterson misses its intended target.
Nick Peterson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Nick Peterson tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nick Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Nick Peterson's head.
Phoenix Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nick Peterson misses with some punches.
A short right from Phoenix Peterson on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Phoenix Peterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nick Peterson's brow.
Phoenix Peterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Nick Peterson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix Peterson.
Phoenix Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nick Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix Peterson's elbow.
Nick Peterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phoenix Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nick Peterson's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nick Peterson tries to work over Phoenix Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix Peterson. #ROC2#Nick Peterson is rocked!
Phoenix Peterson lands an elbow just above Nick Peterson 's eye.
Oh Nick Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phoenix Peterson breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Nick Peterson with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Nick Peterson looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Nick Peterson get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Phoenix Peterson!
After the fight, Phoenix Peterson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: STRIKE! 44
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Peterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horton. Horton obviously looking to wear him down.
Peterson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Peterson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Peterson misses with a hook. Horton ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Peterson.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horton scores with a nice body kick.
Horton misses with an uppercut
and Peterson counters with a good low kick that Horton was not able to check.
Horton wants to land a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Horton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Horton cracks Peterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Horton throws a front kick aimed at Peterson's knee but Peterson avoids it well.
Peterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Peterson lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horton chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Horton misses with a hook
and Peterson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Horton.
Peterson feints a counter leg kick.
Horton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Horton scores with a shot to the body.
Horton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Horton is looking to slow Peterson down with leg kicks.
Horton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horton.
Tim Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horton scores with a leg kick.
Horton throws a solid leg kick but Peterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horton.
Horton throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot.
Horton misses with an uppercut. Peterson saw that one coming.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Horton looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Peterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Horton misses its intended target.
Peterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horton just misses with a punch to the body.
Horton lands a nice shot that snaps Peterson's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Horton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horton.
Peterson throws the left hand but Horton avoids the punch easily.
Horton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horton tries a low kick but Peterson avoids it.
Nice jab there from Horton.
Horton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Horton is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Horton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Horton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Peterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Horton.
Horton is looking to counter the offense by Peterson and move into the clinch.
Horton looks for the body kick but Peterson saw that one coming.
Horton backing away here, and Peterson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Horton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Horton as he connects with a hook.
Horton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Peterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horton scores with the left hand. Peterson knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peterson checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Horton finds it's way through Peterson's defenses.
Horton throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Horton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horton loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Peterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horton. That's going to slow Peterson down.
Horton blocks a low kick nicely.
Peterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peterson moves forwards but Horton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horton just misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson walks into a straight right hand from Horton.
Nice jab there from Horton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Horton misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Horton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horton.
A chopping leg kick lands by Horton.
Horton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horton can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Horton.
Horton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horton scores with a jab. Peterson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horton connects with a single shot there.
Horton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Horton finds it's way through Peterson's defenses.
Horton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Peterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Horton misses
and Peterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Horton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Horton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
An attempted straight right counter from Horton misses the target.
Horton misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Peterson counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Horton goes down! Will Horton beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!#ROC2#Horton is rocked!
A low kick from Horton is predictable there
and Peterson counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Horton to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nick Peterson!
A very excited looking Nick Peterson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: STRIKE! 41
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Peterson jabs Funches right on the nose. Funches blinks but takes it well.
Peterson throws a hook but Funches blocks it.
A head kick from Funches lands but Peterson takes it in his stride.
Funches scores with a nice body kick.
Funches moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Peterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Funches ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Peterson checks a leg kick.
Funches ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ron Funches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Funches misses.
A nice side step and Peterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Funches looks to land a left hand but Peterson moved out of range nicely.
Peterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Funches fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Funches throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funches misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funches tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funches takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Funches throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A left lands for Funches.#CL#
Funches closes the distance and clinches.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Funches lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peterson.#BC2#
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Funches.
A swing and a miss from Funches.
Funches uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Funches misses with a leg kick
and Peterson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Funches's knee momentarily.#CL#
Funches gets a clinch.
Peterson cracks Funches with a nice body shot.
Funches working aggressively here.
Funches blocks an uppercut.
Funches misses with some punches.
Peterson pushes Funches back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peterson blocking some punches. #T2#
Good body shot from Funches.
Funches misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funches scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funches misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funches misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funches lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funches throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson gets through Funches's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peterson lands a left hand.
Funches avoiding damage as Peterson throws knees to the body.
Peterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Funches finds it's way through Peterson's defenses.
Funches lands a head kick!
Funches lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Funches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ron Funches will probably get the nod.
That's time! Funches's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funches.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Funches.
Funches tries to score with a low kick but Peterson moves his leg out of the way.
Peterson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Funches tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Funches throws a left and a right that both miss
and Peterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Funches avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funches tries to score with a low kick but Peterson moves his leg out of the way.
Funches throws a push kick but Peterson slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peterson! But no joy.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Funches sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Peterson throws a hook but Funches avoids it easily.
Funches keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funches lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Funches uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
A low kick from Funches is predictable there
and Peterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Funches. That snapped Peterson's head back. #T1#
Funches throws the kick towards the body but Peterson avoids it.
Peterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funches misses the jab.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Funches ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Peterson.
Funches throws out a powerful jab.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Funches's head but Funches sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson works the jab nicely.
Funches tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Funches misses with an uppercut.
Peterson throws out a counter right but Funches avoids it with no problem.
Funches throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson blocks a head kick by Funches.
Peterson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Funches is out of range and Peterson settles back down.
Funches misses with a leg kick
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
Funches throws a low kick but Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Funches gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Peterson counters with a low kick, right behind Funches 's knee.
Peterson connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funches gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Funches. Funches obviously looking to wear him down.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funches throws a combination. Peterson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Peterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Peterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick lands for Peterson.
Funches misses with a kick to the body
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
Funches walks into a straight right hand from Peterson.
Peterson throws a front kick aimed at Funches's knee but Funches avoids it well.
Funches avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Peterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funches.
It looked like Funches wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Funches.
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funches.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Funches is out of range.
Funches moves out of range of the strikes.
Funches looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Funches tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Funches moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Funches walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Peterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Peterson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Funches keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Funches misses with a hook
and Peterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funches throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Funches misses
and Peterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Funches has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Peterson.
Peterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Funches is wise to it.
A low kick from Peterson is predictable there
and Funches counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Peterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Funches dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peterson. That did some damage!
Funches pivots, looking for a leg kick but Peterson is out of range and Funches settles back down.
Funches throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Peterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Funches ducks right into an uppercut from Peterson.
Funches pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Peterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Funches walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peterson tries to score with a low kick but Funches moves his leg out of the way.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Funches.
Peterson misses with a leg kick.
Peterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funches blocks a jab.
Funches fires out a quick counter leg kick but Peterson just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Funches instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Funches throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Peterson manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Funches lands an overhand right.
Funches is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Funches.
Funches keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Funches is out of range.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Funches throws a right hand that misses
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
Nick Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funches displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Funches misses with an uppercut.
Peterson misses the jab.
A low kick lands for Funches.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
Peterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Funches misses with a right hand
and Peterson counters with a nice body shot.
Funches lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Peterson!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Peterson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: STRIKE! 36
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Peterson cracks a nice hook into Mercenary's ribs.
Mercenary drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Peterson forces Mercenary back against the cage and clinches.
Peterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mercenary backwards.
Mercenary lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mercenary.
Peterson presses Mercenary against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson lands a body shot.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mercenary or not.
Mercenary looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson throws an elbow but it misses.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Mercenary's head. #ROC#Mercenary is rocked!
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Mercenary is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him?
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
Mercenary tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Peterson - that landed with a thud.
Peterson digs a right hand underneath Mercenary's ribcage. Mercenary let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peterson lands a body punch.
Mercenary seems to have recovered his senses.
A body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson presses Mercenary against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch. #T1#
Mercenary throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Peterson counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Mercenary onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#CUT#It looks like Medieval Mercenary has been cut.
A solid body kick from Peterson.
Peterson weaves into range and cracks Mercenary right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Mercenary goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Peterson is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Peterson!
A very excited looking Nick Peterson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: STRIKE! 30
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Murphy clinches.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Peterson avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murphy tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
A short right from Peterson.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Peterson.
A right hand to the body from Murphy. #BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Murphy tries to stall but Peterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Murphy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy avoiding damage as Peterson throws knees to the body.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Peterson.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson lands a shot to the body.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Peterson blocking some punches.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Murphy working aggressively here.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Peterson, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
The referee is keeping an eye on Peterson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Peterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Peterson momentarily.
Gunnar Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy cracks Peterson with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Peterson is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Peterson is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Peterson could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gunnar Murphy!

Event: STRIKE! 24
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Abdelrahman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shahzad Abdelrahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Abdelrahman. Peterson shrugs it off though.
Abdelrahman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abdelrahman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdelrahman throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
Abdelrahman moves out of range of the leg kick from Peterson.
A nice leg kick from Abdelrahman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdelrahman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abdelrahman lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peterson.
Abdelrahman jabs at Peterson's body.
Peterson lands with a hook. Abdelrahman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdelrahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Abdelrahman punishes Peterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Abdelrahman throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abdelrahman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Peterson checks a low kick from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman checks a leg kick.
Abdelrahman works Peterson's body with a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Abdelrahman throws a big shot that misses.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abdelrahman's sensitive parts.
Abdelrahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peterson looks for the body kick but Abdelrahman saw that one coming.
Peterson walks into a straight right hand from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman misses with a body kick.
Peterson blocks a head kick by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman misses with the body kick
and Peterson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abdelrahman's knee momentarily.
Abdelrahman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abdelrahman swings widly with a right hand
and Peterson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson tries to score with a low kick but Abdelrahman moves his leg out of the way.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Abdelrahman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abdelrahman misses the shot to the body.
Abdelrahman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abdelrahman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Peterson tries a low kick but Abdelrahman avoids it.
Abdelrahman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Abdelrahman moves out of range.
Peterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abdelrahman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Abdelrahman.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman works Peterson's body with a nice hook.
Peterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahzad Abdelrahman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Peterson throws a chopping leg kick but Abdelrahman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Peterson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Abdelrahman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abdelrahman checks a low kick from Peterson.
Abdelrahman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abdelrahman lands a nice looking body shot.
Abdelrahman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peterson under the eye.
Peterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abdelrahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson sizes up Abdelrahman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abdelrahman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abdelrahman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abdelrahman misses with a kick to the body.
Peterson counters with a body kick.
Peterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abdelrahman throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdelrahman manages to avoid it.
Abdelrahman is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Abdelrahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Abdelrahman digs a good body shot into Peterson's ribs.
Abdelrahman takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands a head shot.
Abdelrahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdelrahman lands a two punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Peterson.
Abdelrahman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Peterson.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Abdelrahman moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Abdelrahman misses its target.
Abdelrahman misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abdelrahman can pounce on him. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdelrahman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abdelrahman misses with a low kick.
Abdelrahman throws a series of punches but Peterson avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Abdelrahman scores with a body shot.
Abdelrahman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peterson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Peterson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Peterson backs away, Abdelrahman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Abdelrahman walks into a stiff left hand from Peterson.
Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Peterson with a nice calf kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abdelrahman checks a leg kick.
Abdelrahman checks a leg kick nicely.
Peterson misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Abdelrahman misses the target.
Abdelrahman lands a head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abdelrahman checks a leg kick.
Abdelrahman scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahzad Abdelrahman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson feints and then cracks Abdelrahman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abdelrahman down.
Abdelrahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Abdelrahman moves out of range of the body kick from Peterson.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Abdelrahman is out of range.
Abdelrahman dips to his left and cracks Peterson with an uppercut!
Abdelrahman looks to land a left hand but Peterson moved out of range nicely.
Abdelrahman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abdelrahman misses with a low kick.
Abdelrahman throws a right hand that misses
and Peterson counters with a body kick that stops Abdelrahman in his tracks momentarily.
Peterson throws a low kick but Abdelrahman avoids it.
Abdelrahman slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Nick Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abdelrahman misses the body punch
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdelrahman moves out of range of the body kick.
Peterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abdelrahman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson.#T1#
Abdelrahman lands with a shot to the body.
Shahzad Abdelrahman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abdelrahman avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Peterson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Abdelrahman is out of range.
Abdelrahman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peterson lands a nice hook to Abdelrahman's body. Abdelrahman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdelrahman connects with a body shot that sends Peterson's belly button to the back.
Abdelrahman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peterson doesn't seem bothered though.
Peterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abdelrahman connects with a body shot that sends Peterson's belly button to the back.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Peterson scores with a jab to the body.
Abdelrahman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abdelrahman counters with an outside leg kick.
Abdelrahman lands with a nice body kick.
Abdelrahman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peterson misses with a body shot
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Abdelrahman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abdelrahman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Peterson is looking to chop away at Abdelrahman's legs.
Peterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Peterson misses the jab.
Abdelrahman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abdelrahman staying out of range there.
Abdelrahman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abdelrahman misses the shot to the body.
Abdelrahman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdelrahman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Peterson.
Abdelrahman lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shahzad Abdelrahman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdelrahman 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: STRIKE! 22
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Yalixqua.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yalixqua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Peterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua is wise to it.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Yalixqua lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Yalixqua swings widly with a right hand
and Peterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yalixqua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yalixqua throws a lazy uppercut
and Peterson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
Peterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peterson throws the kick towards the body but Yalixqua avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Peterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Peterson ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A jab from Peterson does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua slips under a jab from Peterson.
Yalixqua misses the body punch
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson takes one to the chin there.
Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yalixqua throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Yalixqua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses.
Peterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Yalixqua scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua misses with a leg kick
and Peterson counters with a solid body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yalixqua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Peterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Peterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Peterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yalixqua takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Yalixqua tests Peterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yalixqua looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.#T2#
Yalixqua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Peterson.
Yalixqua scores with a nice head shot.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Peterson sees coming a mile off.
Yalixqua scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Yalixqua counters with a quick kick to the body but Peterson blocks it.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut.
Yalixqua gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Peterson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yalixqua's knee momentarily.
Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Peterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Peterson lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Peterson throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily.
Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Yalixqua connects with a body shot.
Yalixqua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peterson under the eye.
Yalixqua gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Yalixqua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson with a nice cross.
Peterson works Yalixqua's body with a nice hook.
Yalixqua lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut
and Peterson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson scores with the left hand. Yalixqua knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson throws a head kick that misses.
Yalixqua is looking to counter punch.
Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Peterson moved out of range nicely.
Peterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yalixqua.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away.
Yalixqua takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Peterson throws the kick towards the body but Yalixqua avoids it.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target.
Yalixqua staying out of range there.
Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target.
Yalixqua scores with a spinning back kick!
Peterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Yalixqua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yalixqua swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Yalixqua lands with a kick to the temple. Peterson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yalixqua scores with a body shot.
Yalixqua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peterson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Peterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peterson throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range.
Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson throws a body kick that misses.
Yalixqua throws a right hand that Peterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Peterson also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peterson! But no joy.
Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Peterson takes one on the button.
Peterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peterson throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson.
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peterson connects with a jab.#CUT2#Iaspero Yalixqua's cut is getting worse.
Peterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua.
Peterson throws a fast counter high kick but Yalixqua manages to duck under it in time.
Yalixqua misses with a jab to the body
and Peterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range.
A big right from Peterson misses.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Yalixqua sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yalixqua lunges at Peterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peterson's hand.
Yalixqua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
As Peterson looks to move away, Yalixqua throws a big counter combo but Peterson just gets out of the way.
Yalixqua misses the shot to the body.
Peterson blocks the body kick.
Yalixqua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Nick Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson avoids a kick to the body.
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua walks into a jab.
Yalixqua thuds his right hand into Peterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yalixqua scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peterson in his tracks.
Yalixqua takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Peterson misses.
Yalixqua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua slips a jab from Peterson.
Yalixqua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Peterson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Peterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Peterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peterson misses the jab.
Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Peterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peterson tries to land a leg kick but Yalixqua saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Nice body punch from Yalixqua.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua lands a head shot.
Peterson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yalixqua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Peterson.
Nice defenses there by Peterson.
Peterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yalixqua scores with a jab.
Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Yalixqua drops his hands momentarily and Peterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Iaspero Yalixqua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iaspero Yalixqua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yalixqua 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: STRIKE! 17
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Abdelrahman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Peterson.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Abdelrahman slips under a jab.
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shahzad Abdelrahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abdelrahman.
A jab lands there for Peterson.
Abdelrahman throws a big shot that misses.
Abdelrahman's corner calls for a 1-2. Abdelrahman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A good leg kick by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman swings widly with a right hand
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
Peterson throws a hook but Abdelrahman blocks it.
Abdelrahman misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Peterson wants to land a leg kick but Abdelrahman is out of range.
Peterson ducks right into an uppercut from Abdelrahman. #T1#
Peterson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Abdelrahman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abdelrahman wants to slow Peterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Abdelrahman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abdelrahman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Abdelrahman ducks down to avoid it.
Abdelrahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Abdelrahman there.
Abdelrahman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Peterson if he has to take too many more of those.
Abdelrahman throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot.
Abdelrahman lands an overhand right.
Abdelrahman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abdelrahman cracks Peterson with a good jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Peterson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abdelrahman - the referee stops the clock and Peterson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abdelrahman. Peterson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson throws a low kick but Abdelrahman avoids it.
Peterson cracks Abdelrahman with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Abdelrahman finds it's way through Peterson's defenses.
Abdelrahman cracks Peterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Peterson takes one to the chin there.
Abdelrahman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abdelrahman.
It looks like Abdelrahman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Abdelrahman misses with a body kick.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Abdelrahman counters with a nice uppercut.
Abdelrahman jabs Peterson right on the nose. Peterson blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abdelrahman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahzad Abdelrahman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abdelrahman misses with a left hand
and Peterson counters with a left to the body.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands a leg kick that knocks Peterson off balance momentarily.
Peterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Peterson checks a low kick from Abdelrahman.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdelrahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman misses with a looping left.
Peterson scores with a nice head shot.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Peterson delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdelrahman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Peterson moves forwards but Abdelrahman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Abdelrahman throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson ducks right into an uppercut from Abdelrahman.
Peterson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Abdelrahman.
Peterson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abdelrahman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdelrahman. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Abdelrahman slams his shin into Peterson's torso.
Peterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abdelrahman misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdelrahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Peterson misses with a body kick.
Abdelrahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdelrahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Peterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Abdelrahman is rocked!
Abdelrahman scores with a push kick.
A jab from Abdelrahman misses.
Abdelrahman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Peterson momentarily.
Abdelrahman lands a jab to the nose.
Abdelrahman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abdelrahman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abdelrahman throws a poor cross that misses
and Peterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahzad Abdelrahman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdelrahman throws out the jab.
A left and a right from Abdelrahman both land. Nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdelrahman slips a jab from Peterson.
Peterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Abdelrahman is able to avoid easily.
Abdelrahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Abdelrahman.
Peterson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdelrahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Abdelrahman.
Nick Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman throws a good cross that connects.
Abdelrahman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Abdelrahman.#T1#
Abdelrahman looks to land a combination but Peterson avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Peterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shahzad Abdelrahman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abdelrahman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Abdelrahman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abdelrahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
A right-left combo lands from Abdelrahman.
Peterson 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peterson, as that shot connected.
Shahzad Abdelrahman is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdelrahman loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Abdelrahman scores with a sloppy right hand. Peterson should have avoided that one.
Abdelrahman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Peterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peterson.
Oh Abdelrahman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abdelrahman throws a head kick that misses.
Abdelrahman seems to have got his legs back now.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Abdelrahman lands with a shot to the body.
Abdelrahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Abdelrahman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abdelrahman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abdelrahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Peterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abdelrahman checks the leg kick.
Abdelrahman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peterson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Abdelrahman.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Abdelrahman pushes Peterson away with a front kick.
Abdelrahman lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdelrahman stuns Peterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shahzad Abdelrahman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdelrahman 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shahzad Abdelrahman!
Shahzad Abdelrahman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: STRIKE! 16
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson. #CL2#
Peterson darts in and clinches De Cremonesi up against the ropes.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Cremonesi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as De Cremonesi controls the action.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as De Cremonesi controls his hands.
De Cremonesi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
De Cremonesi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, De Cremonesi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Peterson's brow.
Peterson misses with a knee strike.
De Cremonesi throws an elbow but it misses.
Our sources have told us that De Cremonesi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Peterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Peterson rushes De Cremonesi and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson slips under a jab.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
De Cremonesi throws a one two combo.
De Cremonesi throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. De Cremonesi saw that one coming.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Peterson misses with a hook. De Cremonesi ducked under it nicely.
De Cremonesi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
De Cremonesi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Franko De Cremonesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Cremonesi is looking to score with low kicks.
Peterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Cremonesi on the side of the head. #CL2#
Peterson clinches.
De Cremonesi scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Cremonesi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
De Cremonesi swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Cremonesi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
De Cremonesi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Cremonesi misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from De Cremonesi.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Peterson.
De Cremonesi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by De Cremonesi.
Peterson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by De Cremonesi.
Peterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Cremonesi throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
De Cremonesi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Franko De Cremonesi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
De Cremonesi throws a lazy uppercut
and De Cremonesi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Cremonesi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Cremonesi loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
De Cremonesi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Cremonesi lands with a hook. Peterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick there by De Cremonesi.
Peterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and De Cremonesi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Cremonesi throws a wild body kick that Peterson sees coming a mile off.
De Cremonesi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Peterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peterson connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
De Cremonesi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Peterson wants to counter the offense by De Cremonesi and move into the clinch position.
Peterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Cremonesi misses with a few strikes there.
Peterson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot by De Cremonesi.
Peterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Cremonesi swings widly with a right hand
and Peterson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Franko De Cremonesi has been cut.
De Cremonesi missing with a left hand there. Peterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Peterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Franko De Cremonesi is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Peterson slips a jab from De Cremonesi.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Peterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peterson throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Cremonesi counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Cremonesi tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by De Cremonesi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Cremonesi feints and then cracks Peterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peterson down.
Peterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi is looking to counter punch.
Peterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Cremonesi sets himself, and Peterson steps forward looking for the clinch! De Cremonesi avoids it this time.
De Cremonesi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson slips a jab from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi throws a series of punches but Peterson moves out of range.
De Cremonesi misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Cremonesi avoids the body shot from Peterson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franko De Cremonesi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut. Peterson saw that one coming.
De Cremonesi looks for the body kick but Peterson saw that one coming.
De Cremonesi missing with a left hand there. Peterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peterson.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peterson scores with a spinning back kick!
De Cremonesi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nick Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Cremonesi thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Cremonesi throws a looping overhand right but Peterson ducks down to avoid it.
De Cremonesi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peterson moves out of range of the body kick from De Cremonesi. #T1#
Peterson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Peterson looks to land a left hand but De Cremonesi moved out of range nicely.
De Cremonesi lands a right hook to the body.
De Cremonesi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peterson with a nice calf kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a wild body shot.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Peterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Cremonesi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Peterson is out of range and De Cremonesi settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi looks to land a body kick but Peterson moved away.
Peterson throws a body punch but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
De Cremonesi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Peterson. That's going to slow De Cremonesi down. #T2#
De Cremonesi misses the shot to the body.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and De Cremonesi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Cremonesi throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson moves out of range as De Cremonesi throws a body kick.
Peterson misses the jab.
De Cremonesi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
De Cremonesi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from De Cremonesi.
Peterson throws a lazy right hand but De Cremonesi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Cremonesi is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Peterson does it's job there.
Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Cremonesi takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
De Cremonesi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by De Cremonesi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franko De Cremonesi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Cremonesi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Joon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Joon catches Peterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Joon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.#CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and pushes Joon back into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Joon prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Joon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joon misses with a body punch.
Joon throws a head punch that misses.
Joon blocks an uppercut.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Joon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson tries a body shot but Joon blocks it.
I was talking to Joon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joon.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joon. #T1#
Joon throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Joon controls his hands.
Joon being controlled against the ropes.
Joon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Joon has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Joon swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Joon lands a left hand.
Joon swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Joon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Joon swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson. #T2#
Joon blocks a body shot from Peterson.
A short uppercut from Joon.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Joon.
Joon blocking some punches.
Peterson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Peterson tries a body shot but Joon blocks it.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joon misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Joon - that landed with a thud.
Joon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Joon fails to land.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joons head.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Joon.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Joon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joon backwards.
Joon lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seung Joon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Joon finds it's way through Peterson's defenses.
Joon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Joon misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Peterson forces Joon back against the ropes and clinches.
Joon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Joon lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson trying to stall but Joon improves his position.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joon's elbow.
Joon throws a head punch that misses.
Joon misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joon.
Joon misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joon misses with some punches.
Joon misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Joon misses with some punches.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joon backwards.
Seung Joon has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joon avoids it.
Joon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to stall but Joon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Joon lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Joon.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joon.
Joon has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peterson lands a body punch.
Joon is working Peterson over against the ropes.
Joon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Joon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Joon misses with some punches. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson pushes Joon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joon lands a body punch.
Joon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Joon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Joon.
Joon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joon.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Peterson lands a body punch.
Joon avoids the elbow strike from Peterson, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seung Joon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joon.
Joon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peterson's head.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joon checks the leg kick.
Joon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peterson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Joon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peterson slips a straight right by Joon.
A telegraphed right hand from Joon misses the target.
Joon catches Peterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws an overhand right that lands on Joon's shoulder, as Joon tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Joon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nick Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joon with a jab.
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joon.
Peterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Peterson darts in and clinches Joon up against the ropes.#T1#
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Joon.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Peterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Joon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joon throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Joon.
Joon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Joon digs a right hand underneath Peterson's ribcage. Peterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joon throws a head punch that misses.
Joon blocking some punches.
Joon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joon misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Peterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Joon throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joon as Peterson tries to tie him up.
Joon throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson. #T2#
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Joon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Joon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joon misses with a punch on the inside.
Joon misses with a punch on the inside.
Joon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joon.
Joon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joon lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seung Joon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joon 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: STRIKE! 8
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Peterson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Peterson instigates a clinch.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
Peterson tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peterson blocks it with crossed arms.
Peterson blocks an elbow strike.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC2#
Peterson manages to break the clinch.
Chai lands a jab to Peterson's midsection.
Chai swinging wildly here. #T1#
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Chai tried to counter with a leg kick but Peterson avoided it.#CL2#
Peterson instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai throws an elbow that misses.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Chai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Peterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai lands an elbow just above Peterson 's eye.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
Chai missing with knees to the body.
Chai lands an elbow just above Peterson 's eye.
Our sources have told us that Chai has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai lands an elbow just above Peterson 's eye.
Peterson avoids the elbow strike from Chai, against the ropes.
Chai misses with the head strike. #BC#
Chai breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Peterson.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Peterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peterson throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai fakes the leg kick and cracks Peterson in the body.
Chai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peterson. Peterson obviously looking to wear him down.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elbow Zombie Chai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai scores with a kick to the body.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Peterson misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson misses the jab.#T1#
Peterson tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Peterson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Peterson tries to land a leg kick but Chai saw it coming and moves away.
Nick Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai thuds his shin into the meat of Peterson's side.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Peterson scores with a nice strike.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
Chai throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range. #T2#
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Peterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.#ROC#Peterson is rocked!
Chai circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Peterson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Chai wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elbow Zombie Chai!
Elbow Zombie Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: STRIKE! 5
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Peterson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sekera checks it well.
A jab from Sekera misses.
Sekera gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Sekera moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Sekera breaks from the clinch.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch but Peterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sekera slips a jab and a cross from Peterson. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sekera backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sekera breaks from the clinch.
Sekera doesn't manage to clinch there - Peterson circles away.
Peterson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Sekera moves into the clinch successfully.
Peterson managing to block the knees to the body from Sekera. #BC2#
Sekera breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Peterson's head coaches at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peterson misses with a hook. Sekera ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Sekera doesn't manage to clinch there - Peterson circles away.
Peterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sekera slips a straight right by Peterson.
Peterson connects with a looping right hand.
Sekera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sekera.
Peterson throws a series of strikes that have Sekera backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Pavel Sekera has been cut.
Peterson throws the left hand but Sekera avoids the punch easily.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sekera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Sekera has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Peterson manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson throws a leg kick but Sekera checks it. #T2#
Sekera tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sekera tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Peterson is looking to counter punch.
Peterson misses with a hook. Sekera ducked under it nicely.
Peterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sekera under the eye.
Sekera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sekera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Sekera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sekera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sekera tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Peterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson throws a lazy right hand but Sekera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Peterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Sekera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sekera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sekera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sekera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nick Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Peterson as he connects with a hook.
Sekera is looking to clinch but Peterson is avoiding it.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Sekera slips the punch.
Peterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sekera.
Sekera is looking for the big counter here.
Sekera is looking to clinch.
Peterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Sekera moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sekera breaks the clinch.
Peterson throws a combination that misses
and Sekera counters with a left and a right that stings Peterson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sekera slips a straight right by Peterson.
Despite the aggression on Sekera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Peterson misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Peterson.
Sekera lands a head shot.#CL2#
Sekera darts in and clinches Peterson up against the ropes.#T1#
Sekera lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Sekera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sekera tries to clinch up.
Sekera misses the shot to the body.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sekera can do to turn this around?
Sekera dips to his left and cracks Peterson with an uppercut!
Sekera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sekera moves in looking to clinch but Peterson pushes him off.
It looked like Peterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick lands for Peterson. #CL2#
Sekera forces Peterson back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Sekera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Peterson gets tackled into the ropes by Sekera. Sekera maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Peterson. #BC#
Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Sekera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Peterson working hard to break the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Sekera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Peterson misses.
A punch lands to the side of Peterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sekera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sekera lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sekera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Sekera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sekera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Sekera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sekera tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Peterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sekera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Sekera does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Sekera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pavel Sekera's cut.
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#
Peterson misses with a hook
and Sekera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sekeras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Sekera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Sekera manages to break the clinch.
Peterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sekera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson.
Sekera avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Peterson connects with a body shot that sends Sekera's belly button to the back.
Peterson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sekera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sekera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Sekera closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson wants to slow Sekera down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Sekera closes the distance and clinches.
Sekera lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Peterson - that landed with a thud. #T1##BC2#
Sekera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sekera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sekera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Peterson lands with a straight right. Sekera didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sekera tries to clinch but Peterson is having none of it.
Sekera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sekera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Sekera's head.
Sekera wants to clinch.
Peterson is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Peterson.
Sekera cracks Peterson with a good jab.
Peterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sekera checks a leg kick.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Peterson moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Sekera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peterson tries to break free but Sekera pushes him back against the ropes.
Sekera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peterson.
Sekera slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Sekera manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Peterson.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Peterson!
A very excited looking Nick Peterson 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.
In defeat, Pavel Sekera stepped up to the mic, saying 'GG to my opponent, he truly deserves the win.'.

Event: CFC 636
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Taranin loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Peterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Maksim Taranin has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Peterson - that will leave a mark!
Taranin avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Taranin ducks right into an uppercut from Peterson. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Peterson enables Taranin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peterson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Peterson is looking to stand back up but Taranin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Peterson. #REVB#
Taranin lands strikes from half guard.
Peterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taranin scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Peterson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Peterson has hold of Taranin's hands but Taranin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taranin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Taranin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peterson defending well though.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taranin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taranin throwing shots but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Taranin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peterson tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.
Taranin thows a huge punch but Peterson dodges it nicely.
Taranin 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.
Peterson keeping hold of Taranin's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Taranin working Peterson over with strikes.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Taranin.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taranin tries to pass to full mount but Peterson defends it.
Taranin lands strikes from half guard.
Taranin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Taranin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taranin.
Peterson tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.
Taranin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peterson keeps working.
Taranin throwing shots but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Peterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taranin scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've been hearing that Taranin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taranin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson is looking to get back to full guard here but Taranin has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB#
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Taranin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maksim Taranin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Peterson misses with a body shot. #TD#
Taranin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peterson's half guard.
Taranin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taranin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taranin working over Peterson with some ground and pound. Peterson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Peterson is rocked!
Taranin lands with a punch from half guard.
Peterson is still in real trouble! Can Taranin finish him?
Taranin lands a big elbow - Peterson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Taranin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksim Taranin!
A victorious Maksim Taranin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPPS Evolution 9
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Joon is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peterson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joon is trying to drag Peterson to the mat but Peterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mae Joon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Joon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Joon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Joon is looking for a triangle but Peterson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Joon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peterson trying to control but Joon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon 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#
Joon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Peterson frees his head nicely. Oh but Joon has switched to an armbar! Peterson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mae Joon!
Our winner, Mae Joon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SPPS Evolution 4
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Peterson wants to clinch but Hendrix slips to the side
and Hendrix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hendrix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nick Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hendrix counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hendrix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hendrix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hendrix moves out of range of the strikes.
Hendrix thinks about countering with a body kick.
Peterson scores with a jab to the head.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hendrix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Peterson clinches up against the cage.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hendrix.
Hendrix blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Hendrix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Hendrix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Peterson works Hendrix's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Hendrix misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Peterson as he connects with a hook.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendrix was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Hendrix walks into a left hand.
Peterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Peterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and Hendrix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendrix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peterson in his tracks. #ROC#Peterson is rocked!
Hendrix lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Peterson is looking to close the distance but Hendrix sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Peterson crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Peterson is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Brandon Hendrix!
Brandon Hendrix seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 197: Dragneel vs Honoria
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Pyssy throws a looping overhand right but Peterson ducks down to avoid it.
Pyssy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson throws a body punch but Pyssy moves out of range.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pyssy manages to avoid it.
Pyssy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pyssy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson lands a right hook to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Pyssy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Peterson just manages to avoid it.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Pyssy saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Peterson.
Pyssy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.#CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Pyssy prevents a body shot from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peterson.
Pyssy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pyssy backwards.
Pyssy swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Pyssy's head. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pyssy.
Pyssy digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
Pyssy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson pushes Pyssy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peterson digs a right hand underneath Pyssy's ribcage. Pyssy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pyssy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to work over Pyssy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pyssy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pyssy works on Peterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Pyssy prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Pyssy misses with a body punch.
Pyssy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pyssy blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Pyssy lands a right hand.
Pyssy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pyssy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Peterson.
Peterson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pyssy looking to stall.
Pyssy stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pyssy is keeping busy.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Pyssy.
Pyssy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pyssy lands a shot to the body.
Pyssy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Pyssy. #BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Peterson throws a hook but Pyssy blocks it.
Pyssy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pyssy misses with a double jab.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Pyssy ducks down to avoid it.
Pyssy is looking to counter punch.
Nick Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyssy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pyssy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyssy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pyssy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Pyssy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pyssy. #TD#
Pyssy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyssy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Peterson! #SUB#
Pyssy has control of Peterson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Peterson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Peterson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Peterson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Pyssy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Peterson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Peterson stops Pyssy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Pyssy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Peterson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Peterson and Pyssy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Pyssy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pyssy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pultti Pyssy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pyssy ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Pyssy lands with a right hand.
Pyssy pushes Peterson away with a front kick.
Peterson tries to clinch but Pyssy is having none of it. #CL#
Pyssy has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Pyssy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pultti Pyssy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pyssy backwards.
Pyssy misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pyssy or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pyssy has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pyssy backwards.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Pyssy as the two fighters clinch.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Pyssy misses with the head strike.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pyssy backwards.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pyssy scores with a shot to the side of Peterson's head.
Pyssy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Pyssy avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Peterson looking to stall.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Pyssy.
Pyssy lands a body punch.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Pyssy.
Pyssy lands a body shot.
Peterson is trying to maintain a safe position but Pyssy gets an underhook and turns Peterson into the cage.
Pyssy misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pyssy's elbow.
Pyssy tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it. #T2#
Peterson tries to work over Pyssy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pyssy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Pyssy.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pyssy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pyssy pushes Peterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Pyssy as the two fighters clinch.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pyssy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson working aggressively here. #BC#
Pyssy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Peterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pyssy with a nice cross.#T3#
A big left from Peterson misses.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Pyssy closes the distance and clinches.
Pyssy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pyssy avoiding damage.
Pyssy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pyssy connects with a single shot there.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pyssy is just out of range.
Pyssy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Pyssy.
Pyssy scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#Peterson is rocked!#CL#
Pyssy has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pyssy finish him?
Pyssy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pyssy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Peterson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pyssy is unloading with more strikes now! Peterson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pultti Pyssy!
Pultti Pyssy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RISE 191: Hubble vs Benjamin
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teller.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teller is looking to counter punch.
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teller.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teller avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Teller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peterson blocks a jab.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Teller slips under a jab.
Teller looks for a takedown but Peterson sprawls well.
Peterson throws out a counter right but Teller avoids it with no problem.
Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson clobbers Teller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Teller lands a jab.
Teller dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Teller's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maks Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller scores with a hook.#T1#
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Peterson connects with the punch.
Teller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Teller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
Teller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peterson throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range.
Teller avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Teller misses with a wild combination.
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Peterson as Teller shoots in.
Teller shoots in but no luck this time.
Teller throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teller throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
Teller throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Peterson connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Teller throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Teller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peterson.
Teller misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Peterson connects with a looping right hand.
Teller scores with a nice head shot.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson throws a good cross that connects.
Teller has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peterson! But no joy.
Nick Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson stuffs the takedown.
Teller moves forwards but Peterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
Teller dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Teller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Teller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peterson under the eye.
Teller clobbers Peterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Teller slips a jab from Peterson.
Teller throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Teller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teller.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peterson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Teller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peterson slips a straight right by Teller.
Peterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teller doesn't seem bothered though.
Teller swings widly with a right hand
and Peterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Teller misses the target.
Peterson lands a lovely overhand right.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teller manages to avoid it.
Peterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Teller tests Peterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teller manages to avoid it.
Peterson lands a nice hook to Teller's body. Teller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Teller throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teller shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Teller throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Teller - just one landing.
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Teller avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Teller lands with a straight right. Peterson didn't see that one coming.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Teller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Jab, jab by Teller - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away.
Peterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Teller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peterson.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teller throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Peterson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A head kick from Teller lands but Peterson takes it in his stride.
Teller throws the kick towards the body but Peterson avoids it.
Teller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teller staying out of range there.
Teller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Teller misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely.
Teller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peterson defends it nicely.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Teller throws a front kick aimed at Peterson's knee but Peterson avoids it well.
Teller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Teller throws a big shot that misses.
Teller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller fails to land the takedown.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teller looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target.
Teller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Teller or perhaps it was just good defense by Peterson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maks Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Teller gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
Teller blocking some punches.
Teller tries to circle away but Peterson has him pinned against the cage.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling him.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson is leaning against Teller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Peterson manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Peterson cracks a nice hook into Teller's ribs.
Peterson connects with the punch.
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Teller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Teller.
Teller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Teller misses the target.
Peterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teller throws a head kick that misses.
Teller looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Teller moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Teller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Peterson throws a right and a left that Teller avoids nicely.
A big left from Teller misses.
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.#T3#
Peterson scores with a jab to the body.
Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Teller misses.
Teller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Teller somewhat.
Teller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Teller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peterson misses with a hook. Teller ducked under it nicely.
Peterson lands a really nice looking cross but Teller seems unphased.
Peterson scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range.
Teller misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Peterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Teller avoids them all with ease.
Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Peterson.
A combination from Peterson does no damage.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Teller.
Teller slips under a jab.
Teller shoots in but Peterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teller throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson takes one on the button.
Peterson slips under a jab.
Peterson takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Teller pushes him off.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Teller.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Teller.
Teller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Teller connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
Peterson misses with a two punch combination.
Nick Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Teller slips a straight right by Peterson.
Teller throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Teller slips a jab and a cross from Peterson. #T1#
Peterson moves forwards but Teller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peterson wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Teller moved out of range.#CL2#
Teller gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
Peterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Teller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson moves forwards but Teller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peterson throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Teller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Teller lands an overhand right.
Teller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller lands a head kick. Peterson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Peterson scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teller throws the left hand but Peterson avoids the punch easily.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Teller misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Teller has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson moves out of range as Teller strikes.
Peterson takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
Peterson tries to clinch but Teller moves out of range.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Teller moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Teller pushes him off.#CL2#
Teller tries to keep at a distance but Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Teller.
Good body shot from Peterson.
Teller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Peterson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maks Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Teller's efforts to push away.
Peterson prevents Teller from breaking the clinch.#T3##BC#
Teller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson blocks a jab.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Teller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Peterson throws a series of strikes that have Teller backpedaling.
Teller misses with a takedown attempt - Peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nick Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Teller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Teller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teller.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Teller loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Teller.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peterson.
A big left from Teller misses.
It seemed like Peterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Teller does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teller.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Teller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Teller throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Teller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Peterson checks it well.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away.
Peterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teller.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Peterson moves out of range as Teller strikes.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Teller misses with a straight left.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Teller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson sizes up Teller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maks Teller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teller misses with a looping right.
Peterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Peterson.
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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Peterson!
Nick Peterson 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.

Event: RISE 181
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Medeiros lands a nice looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Peterson scores with a four punch combination!
Medeiros throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medeiros slips a straight right by Peterson.
Medeiros shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Medeiros's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Medeiros swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Peterson misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Medeiros.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Medeiros lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nick Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Medeiros misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Medeiros has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Medeiros off the cage and back into range.
Medeiros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson misses with the combination.
Peterson misses the jab.
Peterson throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nick Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Medeiros tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peterson! But no joy.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.#CL2#
Peterson clinches with his opponent.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Medeiros wants to stall.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peterson prevents Medeiros from breaking the clinch.
Medeiros blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Medeiros working aggressively here.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Medeiros looking for a takedown.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Medeiros. #BC2#
Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Medeiros misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Medeiros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peterson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros is looking to wear down Peterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Medeiros darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Peterson does it's job there.#TD#
Medeiros scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros advances to full mount.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Medeiros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Medeiros avoids the attempt from Peterson to control.
Peterson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Medeiros sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Medeiros putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medeiros with a couple of short strikes.
Medeiros tries to control but Peterson wriggling away.
BOOM! Medeiros connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Medeiros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peterson is working to get back to half guard.
Medeiros lands a big shot there that rocks Peterson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Medeiros trying to control but Peterson is having none of it.
Medeiros misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aljosa Medeiros will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nick Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Medeiros misses the target.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson thuds his right hand into Medeiros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Medeiros counters with a straight right hand.
Medeiros throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Medeiros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Medeiros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Medeiros is looking to counter punch.
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Medeiros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Medeiros is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros lands a nice shot to the body.
Medeiros gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peterson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Peterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Medeiros to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Peterson is rocked!#T1#
Medeiros lands a brutal uppercut that launches Peterson off his feet! Peterson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aljosa Medeiros!

Event: RISE 168
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hitoshi moves in looking to clinch but Peterson pushes him off.
Hitoshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hitoshi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to avoid it but Hitoshi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peterson to the ground. Peterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Peterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hitoshi fails with the takedown.
Peterson cracks Hitoshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hitoshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson cracks Hitoshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Peterson drops Hitoshi with a beautiful combination! Hitoshi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Peterson is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Hitoshi is rocked!
Peterson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hitoshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Hitoshi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson connects with a crisp jab.
Peterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
and Peterson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hitoshi! He's just covering up as Peterson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Peterson!
A less than humble Nick Peterson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SCRAP 5: Johnson vs. Jovovic
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Peterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Chai misses.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Peterson swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Peterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai slips under a jab.
Jab by Peterson.
Peterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chai's head backwards.
Peterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Peterson sizes up Chai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Peterson has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
Chai working aggressively here. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Chai misses the jab.
Peterson punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Peterson connects with a right hand. Chai shakes it off.
Chai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai walks into a straight right hand from Peterson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Peterson has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Chai.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai presses Peterson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Chai goes for a takedown attempt but Peterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nick Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Good shot there by Peterson.#T3#
Peterson swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
We've been told by Peterson's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Peterson with a jab.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peterson.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peterson throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peterson tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a left and a right... And another left! Peterson is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shahriyar Chai!
Our winner, Shahriyar Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFC 2 - Fallas vs. Quark
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Buddha lands a jab to the head.
Nick Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peterson has time to react.
Peterson misses the jab.
Peterson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Buddha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left and a right from Buddha both land. Nice combination.
Buddha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson checks a low kick from Buddha.
Peterson avoids a kick to the body.
Peterson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Peterson if he has to take too many more of those.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Buddha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buddha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Buddha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Buddha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buddha tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Buddha prevents Peterson from getting back to his feet.
Buddha content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buddha connects with a body shot that sends Peterson's belly button to the back.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Buddha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peterson quickly recovers to half guard.
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buddha.
Buddha trying to control the pace.
Peterson won't allow Buddha to pass to mount.
Peterson trying to hold on to Buddha's head to control him but Buddha postures up.
Buddha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Peterson is looking to improve his position.
Buddha is keen to just control but Peterson is a slippery customer.
Buddha is looking to advance position but Peterson won't allow it.
Buddha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Peterson trying to control but Buddha postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buddha connects with the punch.
Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson cracks Buddha with a good jab.
Buddha throws a front kick that sends Peterson stumbling back into the ropes.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Buddha is out of range.
A left lands for Buddha.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Buddha to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Buddha tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buddha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Buddha has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Peterson lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Buddha scores with a takedown into Peterson's guard.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Buddha passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Buddha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buddha fails to land the takedown.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buddha or perhaps it was just good defense by Peterson, which made it look bad.
A cross from Buddha lands.
Peterson blocks the body kick.
Buddha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Buddha is out of range. #TD#
Buddha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peterson is trying to defend but Buddha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Buddha trying to pass the guard but Peterson defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peterson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Peterson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peterson.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Peterson trying to keep a closed guard but Buddha is proving a slippery customer.
Buddha trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buddha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buddha content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buddha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Peterson cracks a nice hook into Buddha's ribs.
Buddha looks to land a body kick but Peterson moved away.
Buddha throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha lands a front kick.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Buddha scores with a shot to the body.
Buddha blocks a jab.
Nick Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL2#
Peterson has closed the distance and engaged Buddha in a clinch. #BC#
Buddha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buddha throws a front kick that sends Peterson stumbling back into the ropes.
Peterson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jab by Buddha.
Buddha thumps Peterson with a low kick.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Buddha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peterson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buddha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Buddha is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buddha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Buddha tries to counter with a takedown but Peterson is quick to defend against it.
Buddha moves out of range of the strikes.
Buddha tried to score with a low kick but Peterson checks it.#T4#
Peterson takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Peterson tries to clinch but Buddha is having none of it.
Peterson moves out of range as Buddha strikes.
Buddha defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Buddha misses with a kick to the body
and Peterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Buddha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Buddha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buddha misses with a kick to the body.
Peterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buddha tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buddha tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samson Buddha will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Peterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Peterson does no damage.
Buddha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Buddha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peterson defends it nicely.
Samson Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha attempts a counter takedown but Peterson avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buddha.
Buddha throws a chopping leg kick but Peterson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Peterson lands.
Buddha slips under a jab from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha lands with a cross.
Peterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Buddha fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Buddha avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the ropes.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Buddha avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the ropes.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson lands a nice uppercut.
Peterson scores with a hook to the body.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Peterson is leaning against Buddha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nick Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Buddha is trying to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling him.
Peterson works on Buddha's body with a couple of short punches.
Buddha is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the ropes.
Buddha wants to get back to striking at distance but Peterson won't allow it.
Peterson lands a left hand.
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buddha backwards.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Nick Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson gets through Buddha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peterson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Peterson prevents Buddha from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Peterson is leaning against Buddha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson lands a head shot.
Buddha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Peterson drops Buddha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Buddha looks back up at him and smiles so Peterson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Buddha is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Peterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Buddha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Buddha drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Peterson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Buddha's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Peterson!
Nick Peterson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson throws a sloppy body shot
and Parker counters with a right hand to the body.
Peterson misses with a left hand
and Parker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Peterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a big right hand! Oh Peterson is in trouble here! Parker follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Parker!
An out of breath Jacob Parker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nainggolan.
Nainggolan has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nainggolan is defended easily by Peterson.
Nainggolan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot by Peterson.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Nainggolan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nainggolan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigor Nainggolan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Peterson drops Nainggolan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nainggolan looks back up at him and smiles so Peterson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Nainggolan is rocked!#T1#
Peterson finds Nainggolan's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Nainggolan flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Peterson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Nainggolan will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Peterson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2022

#R1#
Peterson cracks Simpson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Peterson lands with a good body shot.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peterson scores with a nice head shot.
Nick Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peterson to the ground. Peterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson connects with a body shot that sends Simpson's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simpson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Peterson throws a shot to the body.
Peterson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Simpson to the canvas! Simpson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Peterson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Peterson!

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