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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Bogdonovich (ranked 3647 p4p, 0 weight class) and Durante Alinari Petruzzelli (ranked 5051 p4p, 614 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerry Bogdonovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Durante Alinari Petruzzelli!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogdonovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petruzzelli as he jumps to the side.
Petruzzelli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petruzzelli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petruzzelli lands an overhand right.
Bogdonovich gets tackled into the cage by Petruzzelli. Petruzzelli maintains the clinch.
Petruzzelli working aggressively here.
Bogdonovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petruzzelli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bogdonovich is trying to drag Petruzzelli to the mat but Petruzzelli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Bogdonovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Petruzzelli scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petruzzelli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petruzzelli lands a right hand.
Petruzzelli throws a head punch that misses.
Petruzzelli lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Petruzzelli on the inside.
Bogdonovich is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petruzzelli scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Petruzzelli on the inside.
Petruzzelli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bogdonovich tries to pull guard but Petruzzelli won't allow it.
Bogdonovich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Petruzzelli scores with a shoulder strike.
Petruzzelli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bogdonovich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Petruzzelli wants to get up but he can't break Bogdonovich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogdonovich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bogdonovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petruzzelli manages to get himself to full guard.
Petruzzelli keeping moving, preventing Bogdonovich from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bogdonovich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdonovich wants to control from the top but Petruzzelli keeps moving.
Petruzzelli looking to control.
Petruzzelli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bogdonovich controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdonovich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bogdonovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Petruzzelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogdonovich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petruzzelli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bogdonovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bogdonovich content to stall in guard here.
Bogdonovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Petruzzelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogdonovich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Petruzzelli's head.
That's four 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.
Bogdonovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bogdonovich trying to control but Petruzzelli is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petruzzelli has closed the distance and engaged Bogdonovich in a clinch.
Bogdonovich jumps into guard, dragging Petruzzelli to the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bogdonovich controls Petruzzelli momentarily but Petruzzelli frees himself.
Petruzzelli wants to stand and escape but instead Bogdonovich has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bogdonovich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Durante Alinari Petruzzelli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Petruzzelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bogdonovich.
Durante Alinari Petruzzelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogdonovich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petruzzelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bogdonovich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petruzzelli defends well and Bogdonovich ends up having to push Petruzzelli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bogdonovich gets tackled into the cage by Petruzzelli. Petruzzelli maintains the clinch.
Bogdonovich breaks the clinch.
Bogdonovich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bogdonovich fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Bogdonovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petruzzelli lands a slapping body shot.
Bogdonovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petruzzelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdonovich tries to clinch but Petruzzelli moves out of range.
Bogdonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Petruzzelli circles away.
Petruzzelli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bogdonovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petruzzelli is fending him off so far but Bogdonovich persists. Nope, Petruzzelli circles away and we're back to standing.
Bogdonovich takes one to the chin there.
Petruzzelli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bogdonovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petruzzelli wants to counter with a clinch but Bogdonovich pushes him away.
Jab by Petruzzelli.
Petruzzelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Petruzzelli's corner calls for a 1-2. Petruzzelli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petruzzelli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bogdonovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bogdonovich shoots in but Petruzzelli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petruzzelli pushes Bogdonovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Bogdonovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bogdonovich tries for a takedown but Petruzzelli manages to get underhooks.
Durante Alinari Petruzzelli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petruzzelli scores with a shot to the side of Bogdonovich's head.
Petruzzelli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petruzzelli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bogdonovich backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petruzzelli.
Petruzzelli scores with a hook to the body.
Petruzzelli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bogdonovich blocks a body shot from Petruzzelli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petruzzelli.
Petruzzelli scores with a shoulder strike.
Bogdonovich gets control of Petruzzelli's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bogdonovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Petruzzelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petruzzelli wants to stand but Bogdonovich is controlling his posture from full guard.
Petruzzelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petruzzelli stands up and waves to Bogdonovich to follow him.
Bogdonovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petruzzelli to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petruzzelli rushes Bogdonovich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bogdonovich blocking some punches.
Bogdonovich blocks an uppercut.
Petruzzelli can't find room to land a body shot as Bogdonovich controls the action.
Petruzzelli is breathing heavily.
Bogdonovich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Petruzzelli throws a head punch that misses.
Petruzzelli lands with a light punch inside.
Bogdonovich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petruzzelli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petruzzelli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petruzzelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogdonovich backwards.
Petruzzelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petruzzelli.
Bogdonovich breaks from the clinch.
Bogdonovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogdonovich shoots in for a double leg but Petruzzelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Bogdonovich.
Bogdonovich dives in for a single leg takedown but Petruzzelli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bogdonovich shoots in looking for a takedown. Petruzzelli tries to sprawl out of it but Bogdonovich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petruzzelli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bogdonovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petruzzelli pinned against the cage. Petruzzelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petruzzelli moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogdonovich manages to break the clinch.
Bogdonovich shoots in but Petruzzelli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Durante Alinari Petruzzelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Petruzzelli closes the distance and clinches.
Bogdonovich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Petruzzelli.
Bogdonovich blocking some punches.
Bogdonovich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petruzzelli to keep the fight standing.
Petruzzelli lands a nice uppercut.
Bogdonovich tries to pull guard but Petruzzelli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Petruzzelli lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petruzzelli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petruzzelli lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petruzzelli scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Petruzzelli.
Bogdonovich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petruzzelli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Bogdonovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogdonovich takes a shot to the head.
Petruzzelli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petruzzelli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Petruzzelli on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petruzzelli.
Still in the clinch, Petruzzelli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petruzzelli as Bogdonovich tries to tie him up.
Bogdonovich blocks an uppercut.
Petruzzelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Petruzzelli fails to land.
Petruzzelli lands a left hand.
Petruzzelli struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogdonovich controls his hands.
Bogdonovich tries to pull guard but Petruzzelli won't allow it.
Bogdonovich breaks the clinch.
Bogdonovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petruzzelli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bogdonovich sets himself, and Petruzzelli steps forward looking for the clinch! Bogdonovich avoids it this time.
Bogdonovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petruzzelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petruzzelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bogdonovich closes the distance and clinches up with Petruzzelli, looking for a takedown. Bogdonovich pushes Petruzzelli against the cage but Petruzzelli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Durante Alinari Petruzzelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Bogdonovich dives in and grabs Petruzzelli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petruzzelli pushes down on Bogdonovich's head and hops out.
Good exchange - Petruzzelli coming out on top.
Petruzzelli swinging wildly here.
Bogdonovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petruzzelli darts in and clinches Bogdonovich up against the cage.
Petruzzelli pushes Bogdonovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bogdonovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bogdonovich jumps into guard, dragging Petruzzelli to the mat.
Bogdonovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdonovich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Petruzzelli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bogdonovich is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bogdonovich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bogdonovich gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Petruzzelli swings for the body but Bogdonovich moves out of range.
Durante Alinari Petruzzelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogdonovich moves in looking to clinch but Petruzzelli pushes him off.
Petruzzelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogdonovich has a takedown stuffed.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bogdonovich is trying to drag Petruzzelli to the mat but Petruzzelli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bogdonovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Bogdonovich tries to pull guard but Petruzzelli won't allow it.
Petruzzelli can't find room to land a body shot as Bogdonovich controls the action.
Petruzzelli tries a body shot but Bogdonovich blocks it.
Bogdonovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petruzzelli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jerry Bogdonovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bogdonovich walks into a stiff left hand from Petruzzelli.
And that's the end of the fight!
Durante Alinari Petruzzelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petruzzelli winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Durante Alinari Petruzzelli!
A relieved looking Durante Alinari Petruzzelli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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