Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 68: Dandrakulo vs Zigaro
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Araujo slips under a jab.#TD2#
Araujo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Peterson is doing well to control the position and prevent Araujo from advancing to side control.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but Peterson defending well. #SUB2#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Peterson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peterson sees it coming and defends easily.
Araujo is looking to pass Peterson's guard but actually Peterson recovers to full guard.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Araujo forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peterson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Araujo is just content to waste time from the top position. Peterson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Araujo advances to half guard.
Araujo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Araujo fails to take his opponent's back.
Peterson is trying to escape the mount. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Peterson is now in Araujo's guard. A big mistake from Araujo there, giving up the dominant position!
Araujo 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.
Araujo pulls Peterson in close to prevent any damage.
Peterson trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Peterson trying to move into half guard but instead Araujo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Araujo pushing down on Peterson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Peterson reverses the position - he's now on top in Araujo's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Araujo is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas Araujo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Araujo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Peterson sprawls well initially but Araujo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Peterson won't allow Araujo to pass to mount.
Araujo trying to control from Peterson's half guard. Peterson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jonathas Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Peterson looking for a guillotine here but Araujo defends easily.
Araujo passes Peterson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Araujo tries to pass to full mount but Peterson defends it.
Araujo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Peterson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peterson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Peterson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Araujo wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Peterson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Peterson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Araujo wants to control but Peterson postures up.#T3#
Araujo tries to buck Peterson off but Peterson is having none of it.
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Araujo sneaks back into half guard.
Araujo trying to control but Peterson postures up.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Peterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peterson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Araujo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Peterson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo tries to hold on but Peterson pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonathas Araujo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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##CL#
Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Araujo goes for a takedown attempt but Peterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Araujo circles away. #TD#
Peterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peterson trying to control the position but Araujo is working away. #T1#
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peterson tries to score with some ground and pound. Araujo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Peterson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Araujo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Peterson but great work by Araujo.
Peterson prevents Araujo from moving into mount.
Peterson wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Peterson prevents Araujo from improving position. #T2##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but Peterson denies him. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Araujo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araujo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Peterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Peterson.
Araujo is being controlled here.
Peterson trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Casey Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Peterson stalling. #T4#
Araujo keeping hold of Peterson's head, controlling as best he can.
Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jonathas Araujo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

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 Casey Peterson.
I think Araujo 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathas Araujo!
A very excited looking Jonathas Araujo 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: NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
Peterson closes the distance and pushes Knightley back into the cage.
Knightley tries to land a knee to the head but Peterson blocks with his arms.
Knightley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knightleys head.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Nice elbow from Peterson. #CUT#It looks like Garon Knightley has been cut.
Knightley has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
A nice left hand lands by Knightley.
Knightley gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knightley.
Peterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Knightley takes an elbow to the temple.
A left hand lands to the body for Knightley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've been hearing reports that Peterson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Peterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Knightley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Peterson wants a takedown.
Knightley throws an elbow that misses.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knightley cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Knightley.
Peterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knightley walks away with a smile on his face. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Casey Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson throws a sloppy body shot
and Knightley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Peterson rushes Knightley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knightley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knightley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Come on Knightley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Peterson lands an elbow just above Knightley 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Peterson lands a nice elbow.
Peterson lands an elbow inside.
Knightley misses with a knee to the head.
Knightley lands a left hand.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knightley blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Knightley tries a knee to the head but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley blocks the elbow strike.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Knightley.
Knightley cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
Knightley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Peterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Knightley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knightley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Knightley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Peterson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knightley uses from the top position.
Peterson has a closed guard, preventing Knightley from standing up. #SUB#
Peterson has his feet on Knightley's thighs here. He's pushed Knightley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Knightley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casey Peterson!

Event: NYF 59: Yordan vs Hopson
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Peterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Arnolds counters with a straight right hand.
Arnolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arnolds with the inside leg kick.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnolds.
Arnolds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Peterson tries to clinch but Arnolds moves away
and Arnolds counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Peterson is rocked!
Arnolds cracks Peterson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Peterson falls backwards against the cage. Arnolds follows up with more strikes that drop Peterson to his knees. Arnolds keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Peterson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Arnolds!
Alan Arnolds thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF 56: Carter vs Tucker
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Peterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Peterson walks into a straight right hand from Hopson.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Hopson.
Hopson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Hopson gets the takedown into side control.
Peterson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hopson is controlling the pace.
Peterson's coaches at THUD! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Peterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hopson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Hopson trying to control the pace.
Hopson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Peterson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hopson passes into side control!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peterson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson tries to buck Hopson off but Hopson is having none of it.
Peterson being controlled for a moment.
Hopson scores with punches from side control.
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Peterson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hopson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hopson landing shots from mount. #T3#
Hopson content just to control the position here.
Peterson is working to get back to half guard.
Peterson is in a horrible position here. Hopson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Peterson is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Hopson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peterson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Peterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson wants to get back to full guard but Hopson has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse-James Hopson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Peterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Hopson lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopson slips a straight right by Peterson.
Hopson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopson cracks Peterson with an open hand slap.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Hopson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Hopson there.
Hopson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopson finds it's way round the side to connect with Peterson's head. #TD2#
Hopson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hopson lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Hopson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopson has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.
Hopson pushes down on Peterson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hopson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Peterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hopson prevents Peterson from improving his position.
Well, if Hopson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Peterson actively working from the bottom here.
Hopson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hopson prevents Peterson from improving his position.
Hopson drops an elbow to the side of Peterson's head. #T3#
Hopson working over Peterson with some ground and pound. Peterson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ground and pound from Hopson.
Peterson is looking to get back to full guard here but Hopson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hopson cracks Peterson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jesse-James Hopson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopson controls the position.
Peterson tries to buck Hopson off but Hopson is having none of it.
Hopson working the ground and pound from side control.
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peterson taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Peterson is looking to reverse the position.
Peterson is being controlled here.
More stalling from Hopson.
Peterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hopson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peterson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hopson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse-James Hopson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hopson scores with a shot to the body.
Jesse-James Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hopson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, jab by Hopson - just one landing. #TD2#
Hopson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hopson is in Peterson's guard.
Hopson stands and throws Peterson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Peterson tries to bench press Hopson off him but Hopson keeps the position. #T1#
Hopson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hopson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Hopson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hopson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hopson working the head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Hopson scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Hopson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
Hopson controls the position from side control.
Peterson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hopson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hopson lands with some strikes.
Hopson content just to control the position here. #T3#
Casey Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopson with shots to the head and body - Peterson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Peterson can't escape the position.
Hopson controlling the pace for now.
Hopson landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Peterson is trying to escape the mount.
Hopson controlling from the full mount.
Hopson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hopson prevents Peterson from getting the reversal.
Hopson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse-James Hopson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopson 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: NYF 51 :Traumen vs Santos
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Peterson misses with a hook.
Mostakaev wants to counter with a clinch but Peterson pushes him away.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Mostakaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mostakaev tries to counter with a clinch but Peterson shakes him off and moves away.
Mostakaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Mostakaev instigates a clinch.
Mostakaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mostakaev blocking some punches.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peterson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mostakaev avoids the elbow strike from Peterson, against the cage.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Casey Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyril Mostakaev.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Peterson won't allow it. #T1##BC#
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mostakaev walks into a jab.
Mostakaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Peterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mostakaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Mostakaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mostakaevs head. #T2#
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but Peterson moves out of range.
Mostakaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kyril Mostakaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Mostakaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Mostakaev clinches with his opponent.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Peterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mostakaev wants to clinch.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Peterson. That snapped Mostakaev's head back.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Peterson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Peterson takes a swing at Mostakaev's ribcage but misses.
Mostakaev tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.
Mostakaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mostakaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mostakaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Peterson misses the target.
Mostakaev moves to clinch but Peterson breaks away
and Peterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Mostakaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mostakaev pushes Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mostakaev backwards.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Peterson won't allow it.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Peterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Casey Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyril Mostakaev.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mostakaev gets a clinch.
Peterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peterson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Mostakaev pulls Peterson into guard.
Peterson passes into half guard. #T1#
Peterson is controlling the pace.
Peterson is keen to just control but Mostakaev is a slippery customer.
Mostakaev won't allow Peterson to pass to mount.
Mostakaev wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy.
Mostakaev won't allow Peterson to pass to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peterson is working hard here to advance position.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mostakaev can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Peterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mostakaev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mostakaev is positioning himself well to prevent Peterson advancing to mount.
Mostakaev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mostakaev is looking to control Peterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mostakaev avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mostakaev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Peterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Mostakaev instigates a clinch.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peterson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Peterson.
Mostakaev blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
Mostakaev wants to clinch but Peterson slips to the side
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mostakaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Mostakaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peterson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mostakaev avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Mostakaev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mostakaev wants to clinch but Peterson slips to the side
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Mostakaev moves into the clinch successfully.
Mostakaev blocking some punches.
Peterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Peterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mostakaev is just out of range.
Casey Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mostakaev is just out of range.
Mostakaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mostakaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Mostakaev forces Peterson back against the cage and clinches.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
Mostakaev moves to clinch but Peterson breaks away
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Peterson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
A big right from Peterson misses.
Mostakaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Peterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Mostakaev moves into the clinch successfully.
Mostakaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peterson walks away with a smile on his face. Mostakaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Peterson throwing a counter right hand but Mostakaev manages to avoid it.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mostakaev looks to clinch
and Peterson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Mostakaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peterson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Casey Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyril Mostakaev.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mostakaev controls his hands.
Casey Peterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peterson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Mostakaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Peterson misses.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mostakaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mostakaev is just out of range.#CL2#
Mostakaev gets a clinch.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Peterson stands there with Mostakaev around his waist. Mostakaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kyril Mostakaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Peterson won't allow it. #TD2#
Mostakaev jumps guard.
Peterson being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Mostakaev working a defensive guard here.
Mostakaev being controlled here, momentarily.
Casey Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mostakaev 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peterson, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: NYF 46: Traumen vs Garcia
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##CL#
Araujo gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
Araujo wants to break free but Peterson has control.
Peterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Araujo.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peterson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Jonathas Araujo has been cut.
Peterson lands an elbow that stopped Araujo in his tracks for a moment.
Peterson lands a damaging elbow.
Araujo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peterson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Araujo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Araujo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Peterson regains guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Araujo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Araujo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peterson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Araujo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peterson being controlled here momentarily.
Araujo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Peterson gets full guard.#SUB2#
Araujo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Peterson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Peterson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Peterson! #REVR#
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working. #T3#
Peterson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Araujo's legs.
Araujo seems a little lost for a moment, as Peterson dominates the positioning.
Peterson continues to stall.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Peterson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Araujo! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Araujo is squirming around, avoiding Peterson's attempts to control the action.
Araujo wants to control but Peterson is having none of it.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson avoids the attempt from Araujo to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Peterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathas Araujo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peterson quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Peterson is defending well.
Peterson trying to control here. #SUB#
Peterson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peterson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Araujo avoids the attempt from Peterson to control.
Araujo tries to take Peterson's back but instead Peterson uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Peterson looking for submissions off his back.
Peterson trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Araujo is trying to control the action in half guard but Peterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peterson is in trouble now - Araujo has advanced to mount!
Araujo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peterson is looking to escape.
Araujo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Peterson is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Peterson turns into him and now he's in Araujo's guard.
Araujo pulls Peterson in close to his closed guard and prevents Peterson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Peterson wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Araujo wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo 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.
Araujo is controlling Peterson's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas Araujo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonathas Araujo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson tries to clinch there but Araujo circles away. #CL#
Peterson moves into range and clinches up with Araujo.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Araujo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Araujo's brow.
Araujo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
Peterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Araujo takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peterson.
Casey Peterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Peterson cracks Araujo with a nice body shot.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike.
Araujo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Casey Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathas Araujo.
No luck for Araujo with that takedown attempt.
Casey Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson tries to clinch but Araujo is having none of it.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
Peterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Araujo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Araujo shoots for a double leg takedown but Peterson sprawls well. He's pushed Araujo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Araujo dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Araujo's head and hops out.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Araujo moves forwards but Peterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peterson to the ground. Peterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Araujo against the cage.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just 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!
Araujo blocks an elbow strike.
Araujo avoids a wild elbow strike from Peterson.
Peterson lands an elbow that stopped Araujo in his tracks for a moment.
Peterson stops a takedown attempt from Araujo.
Araujo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Peterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Araujo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Peterson.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Peterson manages to get underhooks.
Peterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Araujo's elbow.
Peterson misses with an elbow strike.
Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peterson throws an elbow but misses.
Peterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Peterson misses with an elbow strike.
Peterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Araujo's brow.
Peterson lands an elbow inside that Araujo shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peterson.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Araujo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Araujo wants to free his trapped foot but Peterson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peterson trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: NYF Fight Night 17
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Kim throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Peterson shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Kim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Peterson throws a low kick but Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Kim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Peterson wants to clinch.#T1#
Kim checks a leg kick. #TD#
Peterson gets a double leg takedown into Kim's guard.
Peterson passes Kim's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Peterson is working for a submission of some sort.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Peterson seems to be working for a kimura but Kim defends the submission attempt.
Kim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Peterson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kim has recovered full guard.
Peterson trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #T2#
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Peterson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kim doesn't defend quickly enough and Peterson has managed to lock this one up! Can Kim escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Peterson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Casey Peterson!

Event: NYF 39: Sillalahi vs Peterson
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Silalahi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson.
Peterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silalahi misses with an uppercut. Peterson saw that one coming.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silalahi digs a good hook to Peterson's body.
Silalahi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silalahi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silalahi can pounce on him.
Silalahi loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Peterson tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Silalahi.
Silalahi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Silalahi misses with a looping right.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silalahi.
Silalahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson wants to counter the offense by Silalahi and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Silalahi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silalahi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silalahi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silalahi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silalahi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peterson wants to counter the offense by Silalahi and move into the clinch position.
Silalahi is looking to slow Peterson down with leg kicks.
Silalahi throws a head kick that misses.
Silalahi sets himself, and Peterson steps forward looking for the clinch! Silalahi avoids it this time.
Silalahi throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silalahi throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson tries to counter with a clinch but Silalahi shakes him off and moves away.
Silalahi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Greggory Silalahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Silalahi.
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silalahi throws a shot from downtown. Peterson moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A good leg kick by Silalahi.
Silalahi cracks Peterson with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silalahi misses with a body shot.
Silalahi connects with a body shot.
Silalahi throws a low kick but Peterson avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silalahi.
Silalahi scores with a decent looking hook.
Silalahi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Peterson is rocked!
Silalahi drops Peterson with a huge uppercut! Peterson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Silalahi is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greggory Silalahi!
Greggory Silalahi is the new featherweight champion!
Greggory Silalahi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 36: Anudo vs Simons
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Zoro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zoro is in Peterson's guard.
Zoro looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Zoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoro has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zoro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peterson working for a triangle but Zoro defends it easily. #SUB#
Peterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Zoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoro has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Zoro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Peterson is looking for a triangle but Zoro pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Peterson working for a triangle but Zoro defends it easily. #SUB2#
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Zoro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zoro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zoro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peterson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Peterson wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Peterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peterson trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peterson defends well.
Peterson forces his way into half guard.
Zoro wants to improve his position but Peterson is controlling well. #T3#
Zoro is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Zoro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zoro is defending against the submission attempts here by Peterson.
Zoro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peterson trying to mount his opponent but Zoro defends it.
Peterson trying to control the action but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Peterson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zoro!
Zoro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Peterson moves nicely into side control.
Peterson working the strikes but Zoro uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Peterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Zoro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peterson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Zoro actively working from the bottom here.
Peterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson prevents Zoro from improving his position.
Peterson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Peterson is pressing down on Zoro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zoro is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Peterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Zoro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peterson's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson is trying to maintain the position but Zoro is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peterson defends it well. #SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peterson gets full guard.#SUB#
Peterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson is trying to keep Zoro in close.
Casey Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zoro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zoro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Peterson is trying to keep Zoro in close. #SUB2#
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Peterson has his foot on Zoro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zoro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Zoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoro has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.
Peterson is trying to keep Zoro in close. #SUB2#
Zoro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zoro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Peterson is looking for a triangle but Zoro pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Peterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Zoro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zoro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Zoro drops back looking for a leg! Peterson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peterson manages to kick Zoro off! Zoro jumps back into Peterson's guard.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zoro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Peterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zoro defends it easily.#SUB#
Peterson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zoro has his hands clasped together but Peterson extends and breaks Zoro's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Peterson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casey Peterson!
The defeated Roronoa Zoro had this to say: 'I'll win next time'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Bizzy connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chomp Bizzy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Bizzy.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Bizzy keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizzy misses with a body shot.
Peterson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Bizzy pushes him off.
Bizzy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bizzy tests Peterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Bizzy throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot.
Peterson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bizzy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peterson on the side of the head.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bizzy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Bizzy.
Bizzy misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson fails to pull guard.
Come on Bizzy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bizzy gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Bizzy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bizzy to keep the fight standing.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Bizzy.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bizzy to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizzy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizzy.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bizzy to keep the fight standing.
Bizzy lands a right hand.
Peterson tries to pull guard but Bizzy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Bizzy.
Bizzy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peterson tries to pull guard but Bizzy won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bizzy scores with a hook to the body.
Peterson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bizzy just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bizzy. #T3#
Peterson jumps guard but Bizzy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bizzy lands a nice uppercut.
Peterson tries to pull guard but Bizzy holds him up against the cage and eventually Peterson drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizzy.
Bizzy gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bizzy blocks an elbow strike.
Peterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bizzy walks away with a smile on his face. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bizzy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Peterson scrambles back to his feet.
Peterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bizzy misses with a body shot.
Peterson tries to clinch but Bizzy moves out of range.
Bizzy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Peterson.
Bizzy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Peterson rushes Bizzy and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Peterson jumps guard but Bizzy stands there with Peterson around his waist. Peterson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bizzy cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
Bizzy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peterson.
Bizzy lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizzy scores with a shot to the side of Peterson's head.
Bizzy lands with a right to the head.
Peterson jumps guard but Bizzy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Bizzy.
Bizzy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bizzy.
Bizzy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bizzy pushes Peterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bizzy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bizzy avoids the elbow strike from Peterson, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bizzy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson tries to pull guard but Bizzy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bizzy scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Peterson is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chomp Bizzy dominated that round.
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 looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bizzy drops Peterson with a big left hand! Peterson is injured, injured bad! Bizzy jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chomp Bizzy!

Event: NYF 26: McCoy vs Dujardin
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Peterson gets a clinch.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Peterson has double underhooks.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peterson jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peterson throws an elbow but it misses.
Peterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Peterson wants to counter with a clinch but Gracie pushes him away.
Peterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Efim Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Peterson counters by clinching up.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Efim Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Peterson.#TD2#
Peterson manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie tries to stand but Peterson is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Peterson is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peterson on the ground.#SUB2#
Peterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Peterson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gracie is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Peterson pulls down on the head and he's put Gracie to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Casey Peterson!

Event: NYF Challengers 1
Date: May 30, 2023

#R1#
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porsteinsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porsteinsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Porsteinsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Porsteinsson.
Porsteinsson lands a couple of digs.
Peterson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Porsteinsson postures up in Peterson's guard and throws a big left but Peterson blocks it. #SUB2#
Peterson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Porsteinsson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Peterson's body to avoid the submission. Peterson has instead reached around Porsteinsson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Peterson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Casey Peterson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2023

#R1##CL#
Peterson rushes Hoang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Peterson jumps guard. #SUB#
Peterson has an active guard here but Hoang has managed to pass into half guard.
Hoang stalling.
Peterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Peterson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hoang throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Peterson's body to avoid the submission. Peterson has instead reached around Hoang's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Peterson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Casey Peterson!

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