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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Webb (ranked 25285 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Petrovski (ranked 25315 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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158 lbs
0 - 7 - 0 |
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157 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aleksandr Petrovski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrovski circles away.
Webb moves into range and clinches up with Petrovski.
Webb breaks from the clinch.
Petrovski gets a clinch.
Webb gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Petrovski seems keen to control Webb's posture.
Petrovski is continuing to stall.
Petrovski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Webb controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb trying to control but Petrovski is working from the bottom.
Petrovski pulls Webb in to control the position.
Petrovski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrovski tries for a takedown but Webb circles away easily
and Webb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Webb has a takedown stuffed.
Petrovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Webb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Webb shoots in for a takedown but Petrovski shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Webb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Webb enables Petrovski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Webb manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Petrovski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petrovski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Webb has his foot on Petrovski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrovski works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrovski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrovski slips nicely into half guard.
Webb is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Webb controls his leg.
Petrovski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrovski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petrovski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovski is taking a breather. Webb says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrovski dives in for a single leg takedown but Webb sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrovski has a takedown stuffed.
As Petrovski tries to get set, Webb tries to push him back and clinch up but Petrovski manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Petrovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrovski moves into range and clinches up with Webb.
Petrovski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webb smiles and moves away.
Petrovski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webb is fending him off so far but Petrovski persists. Nope, Webb circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrovski throws a push kick but Webb slaps the foot to one side.
Petrovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Webb seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Webb misses with a head kick.
Petrovski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petrovski shoots and misses
and Webb moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrovski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Petrovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Webb will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petrovski tries to clinch but Webb moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Webb as Petrovski shoots in.
Webb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrovski sprawls well initially but Webb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Petrovski is looking to improve his position.
Petrovski is controlling Webb's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Webb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrovski keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovski tries to roll over but Webb keeps him under control.
Webb is looking to stall here but Petrovski recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb wants to stand but Petrovski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Petrovski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Webb misses with a low kick as Petrovski jumps back.
Petrovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petrovski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Petrovski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petrovski pulls Webb into guard.
Petrovski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Petrovski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrovski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Webb is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrovski is controlling him.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Petrovski from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovski wants to stand but Webb has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Petrovski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrovski stands and throws Webb's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petrovski trying to control the position but Webb is working away.
Petrovski tries to get to his feet but Webb is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Petrovski in his guard.
Petrovski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrovski postures up in Webb's guard and throws a big left but Webb blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Petrovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Webb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Petrovski misses
letting Webb counter with a right hand.
Petrovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Webb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Webb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrovski somewhat.
Petrovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Webb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tommy Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Petrovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Petrovski enables Webb to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Petrovski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Petrovski pulls Webb in to control the position.
Webb looking to pass the guard.
Petrovski trying to strike off his back.
Petrovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webb.
Petrovski pulls Webb in close to prevent any damage.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrovski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Webb moves in looking to clinch but Petrovski pushes him off.
Webb dives in and scores a takedown into Petrovski's guard.
Petrovski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Webb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrovski wants to sweep here but Webb controlling him for the moment.
Petrovski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Webb passes into side control.
Webb is looking to take a break and control but Petrovski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb controls the position from side control.
Webb scoring with punches from side control.
Aleksandr Petrovski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrovski is looking for a sweep.
Petrovski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Webb connects with a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrovski can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrovski is looking for a sweep.
Petrovski wants to control but Webb postures up.
Webb tries to stand but Petrovski is controlling his head.
Webb is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrovski is defending well.
Webb working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrovski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Webb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Webb 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Webb!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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