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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 113
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Peterson clinches up against the cage.
Peterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but Page has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Page to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Page to keep the fight standing.
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 is trying to pull guard but Page turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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 Page walks away with a smile on his face. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Page lands a body shot.
Peterson throws a body punch but Page moves out of range.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michael Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson scores with a punch to the head.
Page connects with a body shot.
Peterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Page takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#It looks like Melvin Peterson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page with a jab.
A lazy left from Page finds it's target.
Peterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Peterson walks into a straight right hand from Page.
Page pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Peterson back to the cage. Page follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#Peterson is rocked!
Peterson misses with a body punch
and Page counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Page lands a big uppercut and Peterson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Peterson looks OK. Page waves Peterson back to his feet!
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 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Page rattles Peterson with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Peterson tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Page dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Peterson stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Page!
Michael Page bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Sep 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Peterson throws a head kick but Alexander moves out of range.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peterson thinking.
Peterson throws a sloppy head kick
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Melvin Peterson has been cut.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Alexander throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick by Peterson misses
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Peterson misses.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson misses with a body shot
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Peterson clinches up with Alexander and pushes him back against the cage.
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 tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexander smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Peterson lands a jab to the nose.
Peterson misses the body punch
and Alexander counters with a one-two to the body.
Peterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
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.
The crowd cheers as Alexander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peterson doesn't seem phased though.
Peterson works Alexander's body with a nice hook.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#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!
Peterson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
and Peterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Alexander lands.
Alexander has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Peterson misses with the body kick
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson misses with an uppercut
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Peterson is rocked!
Peterson misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson misses with a body kick.
Alexander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson seems to have got his legs back now.
Peterson lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Alexander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Peterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Alexander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson misses with a kick to the body
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Melvin Peterson's cut is getting worse.
Peterson misses with a left hand
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Peterson tries to clinch up
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and Alexander counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Melvin Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson misses with a right hand
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander tries to move into range but Peterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Alexander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peterson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander connects with a looping right hand.
Alexander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Peterson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Peterson.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Peterson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the body from Peterson misses
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Alexander.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Peterson misses with a leg kick
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Peterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexander doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix Alexander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson misses with a body punch
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Peterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander unleashes a big counter combination but Peterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson throws a lazy head kick
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson needs to keep his hands up - Alexander had a free shot at his head there.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson misses with a left hand
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander counters with a big right hand! Oh Peterson is in trouble here! Alexander follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Alexander!
Phoenix Alexander decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 79
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Peterson lands a jab to Smash's midsection.
Peterson throws a body punch but Smash moves out of range.
Smash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peterson needs to keep his hands up - Smash had a free shot at his head there.
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smash.
Peterson throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Smash counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smash prevents Peterson from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Smash seems content to control.
Smash lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Peterson looking for subs from the bottom but Smash mounts him!
Smash lands a big shot there that rocks Peterson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smash with a couple of short strikes.#T1#
Smash raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson wants to hold on but Smash pushes him away.
Smash looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT2#It looks like Melvin Peterson has been cut.
Smash pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Peterson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Peterson is rocked!
Smash fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Peterson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Peterson seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Smash connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Peterson is bucking up trying to escape but Smash cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#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!
Peterson tries to hold on but Smash postures up.
Smash with the ground and pound from mount.
Smash prevents Peterson from getting the reversal.
Peterson wants to hold on but Smash pushes him away.
Smash landing punches. #CUT2#Melvin Peterson's cut is getting worse.
Smash with the ground and pound from mount.
Smash in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smash lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT2#Jeez, Melvin Peterson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Melvin Peterson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hulk Smash! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 58
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Stoyanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily.
Peterson with a nice calf kick.
Peterson throws a wild body kick that Stoyanov sees coming a mile off.
Stoyanov is looking to clinch but Peterson is avoiding it.
Stoyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Peterson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stoyanov's guard.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoyanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stoyanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Stoyanov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stoyanov is trying to keep Peterson in close.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stoyanov holds on and takes a little breather.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Stoyanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stoyanov trying to control the position.
Stoyanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Stoyanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Peterson advances to half guard.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Peterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stoyanov is just riding it out for now. Peterson eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Peterson trying to pass the guard but Stoyanov defending well.
Peterson moves nicely into side control.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stoyanov keeps working.
Peterson working away.
Stoyanov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Peterson.
The strikes coming from Peterson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stoyanov is breathing heavily.
Stoyanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Peterson.
Peterson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3##SUB2#
Peterson has an Americana. Stoyanov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Peterson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Peterson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Melvin Peterson! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 45
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Odom Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Odom Hunt. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Odom Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Odom Hunt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Odom Hunt lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Melvin Peterson has been cut.
Peterson fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Odom Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Peterson.
Odom Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Good shot there by Odom Hunt.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melvin Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Peterson.
Odom Hunt tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.
Odom Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peterson misses with a body kick.
Odom Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Odom Hunt avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Odom Hunt cracks Peterson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Odom Hunt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Peterson to stand back up!#ROC#Peterson is rocked!
Peterson looks for the body kick but Odom Hunt saw that one coming.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Odom Hunt finish him?
Odom Hunt lands a body shot.
Odom Hunt lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Peterson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Odom Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arthur Odom Hunt! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 27
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Malaki misses with a hook.
Peterson missing with a left hand there. Malaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Malaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Malaki misses the shot to the body.
Peterson scores with the left hand. Malaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Peterson moves out of range as Malaki strikes.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Malaki.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
That kick from Malaki tenderised Peterson's leg. Peterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Malaki misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Malaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peterson tries to pull guard but Malaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Peterson drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malaki. #CUT#It looks like Melvin Peterson has been cut.#T1#
Peterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malaki to keep the fight standing.
Malaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Malaki walks away with a smile on his face. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Isai Malaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Malaki Throws a clean left jab. Malaki Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Peterson's chin! Peterson crumbles to the ground and Malaki follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Malaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Isai Malaki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Sutherland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peterson lands a really nice looking cross but Sutherland seems unphased.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sutherland.
Sutherland scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutherland connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Peterson some visible discomfort.
Sutherland working the head and body with strikes.
Sutherland cracks Peterson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland is working Peterson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sutherland working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Peterson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Peterson wants to control but Sutherland postures up.
Sutherland cracks Peterson with a big right hand but Peterson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
Sutherland scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sutherland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peterson keeps working.
Peterson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Sutherland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peterson tries to buck Sutherland off but Sutherland is having none of it.
Sutherland lands some shots froms side control.
Sutherland lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Peterson tries to improve position but can't.
Peterson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2#
Sutherland lands a couple of good shots and Peterson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT#It looks like Melvin Peterson has been cut.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sutherland.
Peterson just trying to survive but Sutherland is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Peterson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#ROC#Peterson is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Melvin Peterson's cut even more.
Sutherland lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Peterson is still in real trouble! Can Sutherland finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson can't escape the position.
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is taking a good look at Peterson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sutherland!
Sutherland has Peterson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Peterson is trapped and Sutherland is scoring with shots to the head and body. #CUT#The cut above Melvin Peterson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Melvin Peterson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Louis Sutherland! |
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