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Event:
Nfld 9
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Peterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahlander defends it nicely.
Ahlander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahlander throws a leg kick #TD#
and Peterson counters with a single leg into guard. Ahlander didn't expect that.
Peterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson with a nice head shot there.
Peterson 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 not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Peterson forces his way into half guard.
Peterson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ahlander is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peterson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Peterson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahlander, as that shot connected.
Peterson tries to clinch but Ahlander is having none of it.
Ahlander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ahlander lands a right hook to the body.
Ahlander misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Ahlander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahlander connects with a body shot.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Ahlander.
Ahlander tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.
#TD#
Peterson looking to score a takedown here. Ahlander is defending well but Peterson drives through and ends up in Ahlander's guard.
Ahlander is looking to stand back up but Peterson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ahlander.
We've been informed that Ahlander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Peterson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
We've been hearing good reports from Peterson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Peterson moves into full mount! Ahlander won't be happy about that!
Peterson controlling the pace for now.
Peterson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ahlander tries to buck Peterson off but he can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ahlander getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahlander misses with an uppercut.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Peterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahlander sprawls well. He's pushed Peterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahlander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick from Ahlander is predictable there #TD#
and Peterson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ahlander won't be happy with that.
Peterson taking a breather here. #T1#
Ahlander wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A lull in the action here as Peterson stalls from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Peterson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ahlander lands a really nice looking cross but Peterson seems unphased.
Ahlander misses with an uppercut.
Peterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahlander pinned against the cage. Ahlander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahlander lands a lovely overhand right.
Peterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nicklas Ahlander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahlander sprawls well. Ahlander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Ahlander misses the shot to the body.
Nicklas Ahlander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahlander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Ahlander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peterson stalling.
Ahlander holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Peterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahlander pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ahlander connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
Ahlander lands a glancing blow to the side of Peterson's head.
Ahlander misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Ahlander lands a jab to Peterson's midsection.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches up with Ahlander, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes Ahlander against the cage but Ahlander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahlander is looking to chop away at Peterson's legs.
Peterson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ahlander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peterson is defended easily by Ahlander.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Ahlander has Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahlander digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicklas Ahlander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ahlander throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Peterson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Peterson postures up and lands a big shot to Ahlander's brow.
Peterson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Peterson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peterson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peterson is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahlander wants to get back to his feet but Peterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Peterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Peterson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ahlander for as long as he can get away with.
Ahlander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nicklas Ahlander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ahlander tries to land a leg kick but Peterson saw it coming and moves away.
Peterson attempts a counter takedown but Ahlander avoids it well and moves away.
Ahlander misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ahlander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahlander.
Ahlander scores with a punch to the head.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahlander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahlander wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance.
Ahlander throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahlander defends well and Peterson ends up having to push Ahlander into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Peterson wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Ahlander tries to break free but Peterson pushes him back against the cage.
Ahlander digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
Peterson keeps control of Ahlander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahlander pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ahlander is trying to break free.
Peterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahlander's efforts to push away.
Ahlander is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Ahlander can't break the clinch.
Ahlander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson is working for takedown but Ahlander is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahlander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ahlander leaning his opponent against the cage.
Peterson has Ahlander pressed against the cage, preventing Ahlander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahlander is trying to push Peterson away but Peterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ahlander prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Ahlander.
Ahlander can't break the clinch.
Peterson looking for a takedown.
Ahlander tries to circle away but Peterson has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Ahlander.
Peterson has Ahlander pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahlander manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahlander.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicklas Ahlander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahlander has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicklas Ahlander!
A relieved looking Nicklas Ahlander thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Phoenix Peterson was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not saying he cheated, but he cheated.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Ahlander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Nicklas Ahlander has been cut.#CL#
Travolta darts in and clinches Ahlander up against the cage.
Ahlander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Travolta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Travolta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Travolta misses with some punches.
Ahlander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahlander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahlander trying to control the position but instead, Travolta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ahlander into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Travolta fails to land.
Ahlander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Travolta lands with a right to the head.
Ahlander can't find room to land a body shot as Travolta controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Travolta fails to land.
Ahlander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Travolta backwards.
Travolta prevents a body shot from Ahlander.
Still in the clinch, Travolta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahlander stalling in the clinch but Travolta improves position.
Travolta scores with a shot to the side of Ahlander's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahlander scores with a shot to the side of Travolta's head.
Travolta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahlander throws a punch but it's blocked by Travolta.
A short body shot lands from Travolta as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Travolta.
Travolta misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahlander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Travolta has a couple of punches blocked by Ahlander.
Travolta swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahlander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Travolta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahlander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Travolta's elbow.
Travolta misses with a body punch.
Travolta presses Ahlander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Travolta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahlander looks winded!
Come on Travolta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ahlander tries to work over Travolta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahlander displaying some good clinch control by pressing Travolta up against the cage.
Travolta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Travolta throws a head punch that misses.
Travolta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahlander's elbow.
Ahlander leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Ahlander working aggressively here.
Ahlander looking to stall.
Travolta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Travolta.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Travolta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Travolta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Travolta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Travolta working aggressively here.
Travolta tries a body shot but Ahlander blocks it.
Ahlander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Travolta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahlander working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Travolta.
Travolta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahlander backwards.
Ahlander working aggressively here.
Ahlander takes a shot to the head.
Ahlander misses with some punches.
Travolta throws a head punch that misses.
Travolta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahlander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Travolta blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Ahlander.
Ahlander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahlander pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Travolta.
Ahlander throws a head punch that misses.
Ahlander tries to throw a body punch but Travolta avoids it by throwing Ahlander back against the cage.
Travolta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Travolta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Travolta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Travolta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Travolta blocking some punches.
Travolta lands with a light punch inside.
Travolta lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Travolta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Travolta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahlanders head.
Travolta works on Ahlander's body with a couple of short punches.
Travolta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Travolta. #T4#
Travolta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahlander backwards.
Travolta is leaning against Ahlander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Travolta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Travolta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahlander takes a shot to the head.
Travolta lands with a light punch inside.
Travolta digs a right hand into Ahlander's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahlander's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Travolta scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Ahlander is rocked!
Travolta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahlander is still on wobbly legs! Can Travolta finish him?
Travolta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Nicklas Ahlander's cut even more.
Travolta unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ahlander! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Travolta is unloading with more strikes now! Ahlander drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Travolta!
Sam Travolta looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'QFC Warrior?? Haha! More like QFC SLEEPER!!'. |
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