Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #9
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Petrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Handleman defends well and Petrov ends up having to push Handleman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Handleman is out of range.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Handleman counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Handleman.
Handleman throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Handleman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Handleman slips under a jab.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Handleman ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Handleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Handleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Handleman throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Handleman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Handleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Handleman cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Handleman moved out of range nicely.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Handleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Petrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Handleman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Handleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handleman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Handleman keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Handleman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Handleman looking for a sweep. Not yet Handleman, not yet.
Handleman is trying to keep Petrov in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Handleman gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Handleman there.#ROC2#
Petrov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handleman throws an uppercut from hell that sends Petrov clean off his feet! He's out cold! Handleman stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kelvin Handleman!
Kelvin Handleman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: AFC #34
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Petrov throws a hook but Letter avoids it easily.
Letter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Letter saw that one coming.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Letter off the cage and back into range.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Letter doesn't seem bothered though.
Letter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Letter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petrov misses with a looping right.#TD#
Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Letter's guard.#ES2#
Letter is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Petrov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Letter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Letter slips under a jab.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Letter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Letter misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petrov has his takedown stuffed
and Letter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Letter lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrov off the cage and back into range.
Letter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Letter scrambles back to his feet.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Letter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eugeniy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Petrov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Letter is trying to stand up here but Petrov is controlling him well.
Petrov throwing shots but Letter is blocking nicely.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Letter dodges it nicely. #T2##SUB#
Letter is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Petrov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Petrov is working for a submission of some sort.
Letter is trying to stand up here but Petrov is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Petrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Letter tries to kick Petrov off in order to stand up. Petrov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Petrov tries to move to mount but Letter blocks the move with his legs.
Petrov trying to control the position but Letter is working away.
Letter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Petrov. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Petrov swings around for an armbar but Letter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petrov's guard.
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Letter defends well.#SUB#
Petrov has an active guard here but Letter has managed to pass into half guard.
Petrov is pressing down on Letter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Letter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrov pulls Letter in close to his closed guard and prevents Letter from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniy Petrov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Letter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephan Letter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Letter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eugeniy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Letter.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Letter saw that one coming.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Letter counters with a head kick that drops Petrov to the mat! Petrov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#TD#
Petrov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Petrov wants to work for an arm triangle but Letter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Petrov seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov trying to advance position but Letter counters by regaining guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Letter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Letter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrov is controlling him.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Letter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov won't allow Letter to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Letter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Letter counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Petrov off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Letter follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Petrov was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stephan Letter!
During a confident post fight interview, Stephan Letter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AFC #31
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Seppala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seppala.#CL2#
Seppala moves into the clinch.
Petrov wants a takedown but no success here.
I was talking to Petrov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Petrov is looking for a takedown.
Seppala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seppala has Petrov pushed against the cage.
Petrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Seppala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seppala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Seppala - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Petrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seppala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Seppala.#T1#
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seppala works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Seppala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Seppala misses with a low kick.
Seppala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seppala dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
The crowd cheers as Seppala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Petrov slips under a jab from Seppala.
Seppala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Seppala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seppala was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Seppala connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seppala scores with a hook.
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!
Seppala scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov fails to land the takedown.
Seppala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3##TD#
Petrov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Seppala keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Seppala 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#
Seppala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrov's head. #SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seppala wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Seppala takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrov moves into full guard. #SUB#
Petrov working for a triangle but Seppala defends it easily.
Seppala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seppala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Seppala is stalling in the full guard.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onni Seppala dominated that round.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Seppala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seppala takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Seppala misses the shot to the body.
Seppala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seppala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by Seppala.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Seppala throws a body shot but no joy.
Onni Seppala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Seppala circles away easily
and Seppala counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seppala at a distance.
Petrov slips a straight right by Seppala.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seppala.#T1#
Seppala defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Seppala misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seppala's head.
Petrov defending well as Seppala loads up on a big left hand.
Seppala throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov moves forwards but Seppala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seppala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Seppala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seppala's waist but Seppala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrov off to one side.
Seppala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Seppala, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seppala looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seppala with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seppala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seppala.
Seppala throws the kick towards the body but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Seppala scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Petrov is rocked!
Onni Seppala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Seppala closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seppala lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Petrov to his knees! Seppala keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onni Seppala!
Our winner, Onni Seppala, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AFC #28
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Kinneas misses with a low kick.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Kinneas counters with a left to the body.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Kinneas misses.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Kinneas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kinneas avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
We've been hearing reports that Petrov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Irvine Kinneas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kinneas scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Kinneas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrov with a body shot.#T1#
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Kinneas stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kinneas. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Kinneas moves into the clinch.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Kinneas.
Kinneas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov. #BC2#
Kinneas breaks from the clinch.
Kinneas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kinneas cracks Petrov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Kinneas throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinneas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Petrov will feel that in the morning.
Petrov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kinneas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kinneas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Kinneas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kinneas finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head. #T3#
Kinneas misses with a looping left.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Kinneas moves out of range.
Kinneas scores with a kick to the body.
Kinneas misses with a body kick.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Petrov is rocked!
Kinneas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Kinneas throws a monster overhand right that drops Petrov! Kinneas follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irvine Kinneas!
Irvine Kinneas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL196
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Shifter fails to land the takedown.
Shifter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shifter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifter dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shifter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter goes for a double leg but Petrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrov continues to drive forward.
Petrov throws a hook but Shifter blocks it.
Shifter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Petrov!
You can see the frustration on Petrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shifter tries for a kimura but Petrov is defending well. #SUB#
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Petrov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Shifter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shifter sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Shifter is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it. #T3#
Shifter regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Petrov drops back looking for a leg! Shifter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shifter manages to kick Petrov off! Petrov jumps back into Shifter's guard. #SUB#
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrov trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily. #SUB#
Shifter looking for subs off his back but Petrov has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Shifter is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov.
Shifter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Petrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Shifter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter trying to get back to full guard but Petrov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Petrov tries to control but Shifter wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniy Petrov dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Shifter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shifter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Shifter shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Shifter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter moves out of range of the strikes.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shifter shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Shifter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Shifter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petrov to the ground. Shifter is now in Petrov's guard.#T2#
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shifter defends well.
Shifter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Petrov's guard. #SUB#
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Petrov's guard. #SUB2#
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Shifter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petrov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petrov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Petrov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Shifter looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Petrov is defending well. Shifter quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Petrov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shifter celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Shifter!
Andy Shifter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DUEL190 Baha v Petrov
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Baha throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Petrov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Baha's shoulder, as Baha tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baha.
Baha throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Petrov counters with a shoot takedown. Baha fights it but they end up in guard.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Baha is keeping the position.
Petrov is still trying to improve position.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baha swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Baha striking off his back but it's not causing Petrov any problems.
Petrov won't allow Baha to sweep him here.
Baha wants to stand up but Petrov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick by Baha misses #TD2#
and Petrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Petrov.
Petrov trying to control but Baha is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Baha pushes Petrov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.#T2#
Petrov defending well as Baha loads up on a big left hand.
Baha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Baha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Baha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Baha misses #TD2#
so Petrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Petrov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Petrov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baha is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baha has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baha defends well.#T3#
Petrov 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#
Baha tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Petrov manages to move to mount!
Baha tries to buck Petrov off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Baha reaches up and pulls Petrov towards him, trying to control the position. Petrov manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Baha! Baha tries to roll over - now Petrov is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Baha has to tap out! Great work there by Petrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eugeniy Petrov!
Eugeniy Petrov 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.
Badou Baha was interviewed post fight and said 'Be back soon my fans.'.

Event: DFN#55 Sigit vs Sin
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Number.
Number throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Number does no damage.
Number misses with a double jab
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Number misses with a combination #TD#
and Petrov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Number! #SUB#
Petrov has an Americana. Number didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Petrov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Petrov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eugeniy Petrov!
Eugeniy Petrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DUEL#172 Andersson vs Laiho
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1##KD2#
Number lands a left and a right that sends Petrov crashing to the canvas! Number dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Petrov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Eugeniy Petrov has been cut.
Number is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Number can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape.
Number wants to get back to his feet but Petrov is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Number tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
Petrov tries to lock up and control but Number gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Number tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Number controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Number's attempts to control the action.
Number is looking to stand but Petrov has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Number takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
Petrov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Number wants to get back to his feet.
Number is thwarting Petrov's attempts to control the position.
Number tries to stand and escape but Petrov is controlling the position.
Number looks winded!#SU2#
Number decides to return to a standing position.
Number looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Number misses with a wild combination.
Number throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Number throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Petrov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Number sprawls and moves away.
Number cracks Petrov's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Petrov slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Number can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Number!

Event: DUEL#167 Vee vs Napolean
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golem.
Golem looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golem lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Golem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Golem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Golem swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Golem misses the target.
Golem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Golem misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Golem misses with a hook.
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!
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golem.
Golem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Golem swinging wildly here.
Golem misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Golem missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golem lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Golem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Petrov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golem pinned against the cage. Golem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Golem looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Golem throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Petrov counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Petrov swings around for an armbar but Golem sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petrov's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a triangle but Golem pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Golem defends well.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Petrov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Golem escapes and throws Petrov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Golem tries to stand but Petrov is controlling his head. #T3#
Petrov regains half guard.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Golem is controlling well. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Golem pulls his head out easily.
Petrov trying to hold on to Golem's head to control him but Golem postures up.
It looks like Golem is going to stand back up. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Golem seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Golem has control of the leg.
Petrov is pressing down on Golem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Golem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Golem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Golem is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Petrov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Golem is looking to defend but Petrov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Golem! Petrov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Golem taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eugeniy Petrov!
An out of breath Eugeniy Petrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KOFC 107 - Fungus vs Murhaa
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Petrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kromog defends well and Petrov ends up having to push Kromog into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kromog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov lunges at Kromog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kromog's hand.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov misses with a body punch
and Kromog counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Kromog is out of range.
Petrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kromog avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Kromog's ribs.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Kromog counters with a nice right hand that sends Petrov toppling to the canvas! Petrov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kromog finish him?!#ROC2#
Petrov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Eugeniy Petrov has been cut.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kromog rattles Petrov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Petrov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kromog dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Petrov stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Von Kromog!

Event: KOFC 97 - Petrov vs Kromog
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kromog has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kromog doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Kromog.
Eugeniy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov fails with the takedown.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kromog manages to avoid it.
Kromog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kromog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kromog has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Kromog lands.
Kromog takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and Kromog counters with a left and a right that stings Petrov.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kromog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Kromog counters with a crisp right that sends Petrov to the canvas! Kromog follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Von Kromog!

Event: KOFC 91 - Vandelay vs Gay
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Downdin throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Petrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Petrov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Downdin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Petrov pushes a forearm under Downdin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Downdin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugeniy Petrov!
A relieved looking Eugeniy Petrov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KOFC 87 - Vandalay vs Kazakov
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kromog. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Kromog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kromog avoids the body shot from Petrov. #TD2#
Petrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Petrov has hold of Kromog's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kromog seems comfortable defending it but Petrov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kromog is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kromog is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Petrov couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eugeniy Petrov!
Our winner, Eugeniy Petrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KOFC 82 - Morgan vs Murhaa
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donderson.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Donderson should have avoided that one.
Donderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Donderson moved out of range.
Donderson scores with a nice body kick.
Donderson delivers a nice body kick.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donderson misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Donderson manages to avoid it.
Donderson misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Donderson.
Donderson slips a straight right by Petrov.
Donderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Petrov misses.
Donderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dirtee Donderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Donderson misses.
Donderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Donderson. That one must have hurt.
Donderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Petrov moves forwards but Donderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Petrov is countered with a crisp right hand from Donderson that sends him to the canvas! Donderson follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#
Petrov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Donderson is working to tighten his grip on Petrov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Petrov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Donderson is really squeezing tight and eventually Petrov passes out! Donderson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dirtee Donderson!
Post fight, Dirtee Donderson took to the microphone: 'If you hurry you can still make the next flight off the island...oh and btw go fuck yourself'.

Event: The Island Season 7, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Manchinha looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov throws a body punch but Manchinha moves out of range.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
It looked like Manchinha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Manchinha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches up with Manchinha, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes Manchinha against the cage but Manchinha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manchinha defends it nicely.
Manchinha's corner calls for a 1-2. Manchinha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
letting Manchinha counter with a right hand.
Petrov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Manchinha is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Petrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manchinha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Manchinha to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Manchinha counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches up with Manchinha, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes Manchinha against the cage but Manchinha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manchinha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elias Manchinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeniy Petrov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrov.
Petrov fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Manchinha misses the target.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Manchinha tries to sprawl out of it but Petrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manchinha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manchinha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manchinha.
Manchinha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Petrov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Manchinha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Manchinha.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Manchinha is just out of range.
Manchinha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Manchinha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Manchinha gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
It looked like Manchinha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Manchinha misses.
Manchinha swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Manchinha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manchinha avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Manchinha defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Manchinha's shoulder, as Manchinha tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manchinha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Manchinha misses the target.
Petrov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Petrov dives in and grabs Manchinha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manchinha pushes down on Petrov's head and hops out.
Manchinha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrov.
A little feinted left hand from Manchinha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Manchinha.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Manchinha.
Manchinha misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Manchinha.
Manchinha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrov.
Manchinha throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Elias Manchinha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manchinha drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Manchinha does it's job there.
Manchinha misses the shot to the body.
Petrov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manchinha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Manchinha's head but Manchinha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Manchinha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manchinha dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
Petrov misses with a hook
and Manchinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Manchinha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manchinha moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Manchinha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Manchinha scores with a nice strike.
Manchinha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manchinha looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manchinha.
Petrov goes for a double leg but Manchinha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manchinha continues to drive forward.
Manchinha throws a body shot but no joy.
Manchinha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov jabs at Manchinha's body.
Nice defenses there by Manchinha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchinha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Manchinha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov takes a swing at Manchinha's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Manchinha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.#T1#
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manchinha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manchinha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Manchinha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Petrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manchinha to the ground. Petrov is now in Manchinha's guard.
Manchinha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there.
Petrov stops Manchinha from standing up.
Petrov trying to control but Manchinha is working from the bottom. #T2#
Manchinha wants to get back to his feet but Petrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manchinha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrov on the ground.
Manchinha keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manchinha missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Petrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov misses with a body punch
and Manchinha counters with a left to the body.
Manchinha moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
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 jab from Petrov misses.
Manchinha slips a straight right by Petrov.#T3#
Manchinha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Manchinha avoids them all with ease.
Manchinha is looking to counter punch.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Manchinha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manchinha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manchinha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
An attempted straight right counter from Manchinha misses the target.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Manchinha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov throws a one two combo.
Petrov goes for a double leg but Manchinha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manchinha continues to drive forward.
Manchinha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elias Manchinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeniy Petrov.
Manchinha moves out of range as Petrov strikes.#T4#
Manchinha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Elias Manchinha is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manchinha counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manchinha is fending him off so far but Petrov persists. Nope, Manchinha circles away and we're back to standing.
Manchinha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Manchinha is looking to counter punch.
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!
Manchinha throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov slips a straight right by Manchinha.
Manchinha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Manchinha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manchinha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Manchinha.
Petrov takes one on the button.
Manchinha catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manchinha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Elias Manchinha will probably get the nod.
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#
Manchinha ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Manchinha throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Manchinha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Manchinha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Manchinha counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Manchinha counter with a right hand.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manchinha.
Eugeniy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manchinha scores with a nice right hand.
Manchinha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Manchinha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt
and Manchinha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manchinha finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
Manchinha throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Petrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manchinha swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Manchinha misses the target.
Elias Manchinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeniy Petrov.
Petrov cracks Manchinha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Manchinha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
letting Manchinha counter with a right hand.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manchinha connects with a looping right hand.
Petrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Manchinha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manchinha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manchinha defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Manchinha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Petrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Petrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manchinha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manchinha is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Elias Manchinha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manchinha has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manchinha struggling a bit here.
Manchinha is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Petrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrov wants to control but Manchinha is keeping him busy. #T3#
Manchinha struggling a bit here.
Eugeniy Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES#
Manchinha explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice defenses there by Manchinha.
Manchinha lands a lovely overhand right.
Manchinha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov fails to land the takedown.
Manchinha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Manchinha sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Manchinha misses the target.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Manchinha misses with an uppercut.
Manchinha walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manchinha.
Manchinha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Manchinha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Manchinha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manchinha ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
It looked like Manchinha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Manchinha is just out of range.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Manchinha ducks down to avoid it.
Manchinha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Manchinha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manchinha, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Elias Manchinha!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Elias Manchinha!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Elias Manchinha!

Elias Manchinha wins by unanimous decision!
Elias Manchinha got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: The Island Season 7, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Petrov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Henrick on his heels. He'll look to pass Henrick's guard now, I'm sure.
Henrick is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blood Warrior that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Henrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petrov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Henrick has wrist control.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henrick swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Petrov wants to control from the top but Henrick keeps moving.
Henrick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrov.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Henrick keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henrick tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henrick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Henrick moves forwards but Petrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Henrick.#TD2#
Petrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Henrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Petrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Henrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henrick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petrov trying to move into half guard but instead Henrick has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Henrick stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Petrov throws up his legs and catches Henrick in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Henrick tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Petrov! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eugeniy Petrov!
Eugeniy Petrov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Last Call for A Beatdown
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Weiss uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Eugeniy Petrov has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weiss.#TD#
Petrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Weiss was covering up waiting for the punch and Petrov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weiss can do anything to dispel that myth.
Petrov stops Weiss from standing up.
Weiss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Weiss is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Petrov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Petrov drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Petrov seems to have locked his on tight now - Weiss screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Petrov, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eugeniy Petrov!
Eugeniy Petrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TNR 11: Apocalyptica
Date: Nov 14, 2017

#R1#
Heavyweight misses the shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heavyweight misses with a double jab.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov throws a hook but Heavyweight avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Heavyweight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov is looking for a takedown.
Petrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heavyweight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Heavyweight lands a body shot. #T1#
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heavyweight.
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Heavyweight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Heavyweight 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eugeniy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Heavyweight lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Heavyweight slips the punch.
Heavyweight thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Heavyweight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heavyweight fails to land with a series of punches.
Heavyweight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heavyweight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrov on the side of the head. #KD#
Heavyweight drops Petrov with a beautiful combination! Petrov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Heavyweight is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Petrov is rocked!
Petrov tries for a takedown but Heavyweight circles away easily#CL#
and Heavyweight moves into the clinch.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Heavyweight finish him?
Light Heavyweight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeniy Petrov.
Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body.
Petrov looks winded!#T2#
Heavyweight dips a shoulder and cracks Petrov with a mighty uppercut! Petrov falls back against the cage and Heavyweight unloads with a barrage of strikes! Petrov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Heavyweight screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Light Heavyweight!
Light Heavyweight is the new light heavyweight champion!
Light Heavyweight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Halloween Madness
Date: Oct 31, 2017

#R1#
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jenner finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jenner.
Jenner scores with a nice strike.
Petrov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jenner throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov. #TD#
Petrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Petrov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Jenner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jenner is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Petrov has an Americana. Jenner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Petrov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Petrov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eugeniy Petrov!
Eugeniy Petrov retains his light heavyweight title!
Eugeniy Petrov 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.

Event: IFC 20
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Petrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Nice jab there from Petrov.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson's coach down at Blood Warrior was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Eugeniy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage Johnson.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!#TD2#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Petrov finish him?#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Petrov's guard. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Petrov's guard.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov's guard. #SUB2#
Petrov makes his way to full guard, as Johnson worked for a kimura.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Petrov looking for a triangle here. Johnson is fighting it but it looks tight! Petrov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Johnson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eugeniy Petrov!
Eugeniy Petrov retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Eugeniy Petrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FF6
Date: Oct 13, 2017

#R1##TD#
Blunt dives in and scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Petrov is trying to keep Blunt in close. #SUB2#
Petrov has his foot on Blunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blunt works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Petrov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blunt escapes and throws Petrov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov gets back to half guard.#T1#
Petrov wants to improve his position but Blunt is controlling well.
Petrov trying to hold on to Blunt's head to control him but Blunt postures up. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blunt is taking a breather. Petrov 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.#SUB2#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but Blunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Blunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blunt wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Blunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blunt content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Petrov is tightening it up a little... Blunt has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Blunt reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Blunt taps out! Nice BJJ there by Petrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eugeniy Petrov!
Eugeniy Petrov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Eugeniy Petrov 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.

Event: IFC 18
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Grakkos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov misses with a takedown
and Grakkos counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grakkos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Grakkos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov's coach down at King Of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Petrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grakkos moves out of range of the strikes.
Grakkos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Grakkos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grakkos slips under a jab from Petrov.
A little feinted left hand from Grakkos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Grakkos counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Grakkos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grakkos slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Grakkos counter with a right hand.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Grakkos is out of range.
Grakkos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Grakkos uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Petrov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grakkos to the mat! Grakkos manages to get full guard.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Grakkos keeps moving.
Grakkos is looking to stand up but Petrov isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Petrov has gone for a leg lock! Grakkos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petrov's guard.#REVR##T2#
Grakkos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Petrov has his feet on Grakkos's thighs here. He's pushed Grakkos 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! Grakkos screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugeniy Petrov!
Eugeniy Petrov got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: IFC 16
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Petrov misses the jab.
Borodach throws a counter combo.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Borodach unleashes a big counter combination but Petrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrov misses the jab.
Borodach with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.
Borodach takes one on the button.#TD2#
Borodach gets the takedown into side control.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Borodach in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Petrov is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Petrov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrov.
Borodach is looking to stand up but Petrov won't let him. #SUB#
Borodach is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Petrov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Borodach is looking to defend but Petrov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Borodach! Petrov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Borodach taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eugeniy Petrov!
Eugeniy Petrov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Tuesday Night Rumble 1
Date: Sep 05, 2017

#R1#
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Leauxed.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Leauxed to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leauxed is fending him off so far but Petrov persists. Nope, Leauxed circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Leauxed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leauxed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Petrov lands an overhand right.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leauxed.
A counter left hand to the body from Leauxed misses its target.
Leauxed stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrov. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leauxed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Leauxed throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Leauxed gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Leauxed is retaining full guard.
Leauxed is looking to stand up but Petrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Leauxed keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leauxed wants to get back to his feet but Petrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Petrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Petrov advances to half guard.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leauxed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leauxed tries to get out of the position.
Leauxed is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Leauxed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Petrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leauxed defends it well.
Petrov is taking a breather. Leauxed 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.#SUB2#
Petrov is trying for a kimura here. Leauxed looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Petrov wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eugeniy Petrov!
Eugeniy Petrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFC 12: Supplex City
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Petrov slips under a jab from Baker.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baker lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker is looking for a counter combo.
Baker misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eugeniy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baker throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baker scores with a decent looking hook.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
A big right from Petrov misses.
We've been told by Baker's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov takes one on the button.
Baker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baker cracks Petrov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Petrov falls to his knees and Baker doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Baker!
George Baker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFC10 - INVASION
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Revenge throws out the jab.
Revenge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Revenge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Revenge slips the punch.
Revenge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Revenge slips a straight right by Petrov.
Revenge throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Revenge slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Revenge misses with a straight right.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Revenge saw that one coming.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Revenge throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Revenge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Revenge misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revenge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Revenge misses with a looping left.
As Revenge looks to move away, Petrov throws a big counter combo but Revenge just gets out of the way.
Revenge misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov feints a jab promting Revenge to slip. Petrov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Revenge slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Eugeniy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revenge misses with a straight left. #T1#
Petrov looks to land a combination. Revenge sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Petrov throws a hook but Revenge avoids it easily.
Petrov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Revenge ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Revenge dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Revenge saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Revenge moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Revenge looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov throws the left hand but Revenge avoids the punch easily.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Revenge's head but Revenge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov lands a two punch combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Revenge lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Revenge.
Petrov throws a jab when Revenge was well out of range.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Revenge misses its intended target.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov sets himself, and Revenge steps forward looking for the clinch! Petrov avoids it this time.
Revenge missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Revenge moves away.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Revenge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Revenge slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Revenge misses with a straight right.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Revenge.
Petrov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Revenge throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Revenge avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Revenge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Revenge manages to avoid it.
Revenge throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov takes a swing at Revenge's ribcage but misses.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Revenge.#T3#
Revenge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Revenge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Revenge throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revenge slips a jab and a cross from Petrov.
Revenge looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Revenge misses with an uppercut.
Petrov misses the jab.
Revenge misses with a looping left.
Revenge swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov cracks Revenge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Revenge.
Revenge's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Revenge's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Revenge. #T4#
Revenge looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Revenge misses the jab.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Revenge.
A swing and a miss from Revenge.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Revenge moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Revenge moved out of range.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Revenge.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Revenge misses with an uppercut.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Revenge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Revenge wants to counter with a clinch but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Revenge.
Revenge loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Revenge throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Revenge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Revenge.
A little jabbing left from Revenge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Revenge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Revenge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniy Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Revenge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Revenge throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Revenge can do to turn this around?
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Revenge misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Revenge misses its intended target.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Revenge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Revenge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Revenge is just out of range.
Petrov misses the jab.
Revenge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Revenge avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Revenge throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Revenge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.#T1#
Revenge throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Revenge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
A big left from Petrov misses.
A swing and a miss from Revenge.
Petrov cracks Revenge with a good jab.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Revenge slips the punch.
Revenge misses with a straight left.
Revenge throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Revenge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrov.
Petrov takes a swing at Revenge's ribcage but misses.
Revenge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revenge looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Revenge misses with a hook
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Revenge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Revenge misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Revenge moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Revenge.
Revenge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
A big left from Revenge misses.
Revenge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Revenge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Revenge misses with a straight left.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Revenge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Revenge looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Revenge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov throws a jab when Revenge was well out of range.
Revenge tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Petrov misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov scores with a hook.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Revenge.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Revenge throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Revenge.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Revenge throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Revenge manages to avoid it.
Revenge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Revenge misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Revenge.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Revenge uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Revenge throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Revenge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eugeniy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Revenge's corner calls for a 1-2. Revenge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Revenge walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Revenge throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Revenge throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Revenge's shoulder, as Revenge tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Revenge.
Petrov throws the left hand but Revenge avoids the punch easily.
Revenge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov throws a hook but Revenge blocks it.
Revenge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Revenge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Revenge misses the jab.
Revenge staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniy Petrov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Revenge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrov takes a swing at Revenge's ribcage but misses.
Revenge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Revenge tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Revenge misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Revenge.
Revenge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Revenge misses its intended target.
Petrov slips under a jab from Revenge.
Revenge moves out of range of the strikes.
Revenge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Revenge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revenge throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Revenge slips a jab from Petrov.
Revenge throws a big shot that misses.
Revenge walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Revenge.#T1#
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Revenge.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Revenge.
It seemed like Revenge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov connects with the punch.
Revenge ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Revenge missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Revenge misses the jab.
Revenge misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Revenge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
A shot to the body from Petrov misses #CL2#
and Revenge counters by clinching up.
Revenge stalling.
Petrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Revenge has him pressed against the cage.
Petrov blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Revenge just leaning against Petrov, taking a breather.
Petrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Revenge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Revenge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Revenge is stalling here.
Petrov tries to circle away but Revenge has him pinned against the cage.
Revenge is struggling to control the position.
Revenge misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Revenge fails to land.
Petrov blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Revenge has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Revenge misses with a punch to the body.
Eugeniy Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Revenge.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Revenge's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Revenge receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Revenge content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Revenge.
Petrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petrov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harolds Revenge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrov is looking to break free of the clinch but Revenge has double underhooks.
Revenge will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Petrov up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Revenge.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Revenge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrov is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Revenge throws a head punch that misses.
Revenge swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harolds Revenge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petrov 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeniy Petrov!
Eugeniy Petrov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: IFC Wednesday Night Fights #4
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1#
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baker as he jumps to the side.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov jabs Baker right on the nose. Baker blinks but takes it well.
Baker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
Baker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
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!
Baker scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Baker as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Petrov shoots in.
George Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeniy Petrov.
Baker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Baker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baker lands with a straight right. Petrov didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Petrov is rocked!
Baker is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Petrov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Petrov is out cold! Baker holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Baker!
After winning the bout, George Baker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IFC4 - BONE$YARD
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Harrington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Petrov backs up against the cage.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Harrington is out of range.
Harrington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harrington leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Petrov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harrington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrov is controlling him.
Petrov passes Harrington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Harrington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harrington is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Petrov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harrington sees it coming and defends easily.
Petrov is keen to just control but Harrington is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harrington tries to kick Petrov off but Petrov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Harrington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harrington defends it well. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harrington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrov on the ground.
Harrington tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.#T3#
Petrov is looking to advance position but Harrington won't allow it. #SUB2#
Petrov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Petrov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Harrington is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eugeniy Petrov!
Our winner, Eugeniy Petrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Knox Harrington stepped up to the mic, saying 'I.....I hate the world! *slams microphone down in anger and storms off*'.

Event: IFC3- SHOW MONEY
Date: Jun 25, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov's coach down at 10th Planet Islanders was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Petrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Man.
Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petrov defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Wee Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man misses with a straight right.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Man misses with the combination. #T1#
Man scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sloppy strikes from Man. Those never looked like landing.
Man slips under a jab.
Man tries to counter by clinching up but Petrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Man.
Man lands a jab-cross combination.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man misses with a body shot.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Man dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Petrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Petrov.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Man tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Man is breathing heavily.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Man misses.
Petrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov staying out of range there.#T3#
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Man stalks Petrov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petrov's face. Petrov staggers backwards, shaken.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrov manages to circle out of the way.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Man does it's job there.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man lands an overhand right.
Man moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Petrov throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov 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.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Man defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Man misses.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man throws a combination. Petrov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big right from Petrov misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man misses with a double jab.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wee Man 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.
#R2#
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Petrov throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Wee Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Man catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Man.
Man connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Wee Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man staying out of range there.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Man tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Petrov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Petrov throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Petrov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Man has got the better of the exchanges.
Man closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Man there.#T1#
Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Man.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Man throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Man slips under a jab.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrov manages to circle out of the way.
Man lands with a nice body punch.
Man stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man throws a one two combo. #T2#
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
A big left from Man misses.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrov sizes up Man with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man slips a jab from Petrov.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man staying out of range there.#T3#
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.
Man lands an overhand right.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Man misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Man misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Man misses with a body shot. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Man.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Petrov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov slips a straight right by Man.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man slips under a jab from Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Man scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wee Man dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Man misses with a series of wild punches.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov misses the jab.
Man misses the jab.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Man misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Man avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Man tries to counter by clinching up but Petrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov works Man's body with a nice hook.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Man lands with a cross.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man works over Petrov's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man connects with a jab.
Man lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Man throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Man looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man misses with the combination.
Eugeniy Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man tries to counter by clinching up but Petrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov misses the jab.
Man scores with a hook.
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!
Man throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Wee Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man lands a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wee Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wee Man!

Event: IFC2 - BEWARE
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Petrov misses with a combination #CL#
and Heavyweight counters by clinching up.
Petrov is looking to break free of the clinch but Heavyweight has double underhooks.
Heavyweight pushes Petrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Heavyweight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heavyweight has Petrov pressed against the cage, preventing Petrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Heavyweight lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heavyweight lands a body punch.
Heavyweight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Heavyweight is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heavyweight gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heavyweight dips a shoulder and cracks Petrov with a mighty uppercut! Petrov falls back against the cage and Heavyweight unloads with a barrage of strikes! Petrov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Heavyweight screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Light Heavyweight!

Event: IFC1 - PERFECT STORM
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Friday moved out of range.
Friday misses with a body kick.
Petrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Friday defends it well.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Friday's shoulder, as Friday tries to avoid the shot.
Friday ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Friday misses with a looping right.
Friday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Friday tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Friday tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Friday slips a jab from Petrov.
Friday misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Friday scores with a punch to the head.
Petrov throws a hook but Friday blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Friday dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Petrov throws a body punch but Friday moves out of range.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Friday avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Petrov slips a straight right by Friday.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Friday takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Friday with a body shot.
Gordon Friday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friday throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Friday works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Friday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Friday lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Friday connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Friday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Friday swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Friday takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Friday defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Friday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friday staying out of range there.#T2#
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Friday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friday moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Petrov misses with a hook. Friday ducked under it nicely.
Friday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Gordon Friday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friday moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friday.
Petrov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Friday's shoulder, as Friday tries to avoid the shot.
Friday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Friday wants it to stay on the feet.
Friday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friday scores with a head kick. #TD2#
Petrov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Friday throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Petrov 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.
Petrov has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Friday moves into the clinch.
Friday could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Friday scores with a shoulder strike.
Friday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Friday scores a nice knee to the body.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday lands a left hand.
Friday trying to land knees to the body.
Friday throws an elbow but it misses.
Petrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Friday won't allow it.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Petrov looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Friday.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Friday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Friday lands a knee to the body.
Petrov looks winded!
Friday keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrov's efforts to push away.
Petrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friday lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Friday dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Friday's head but Friday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friday misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Friday. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Petrov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Friday wants to get back to his feet but Petrov passes into half guard.
Friday is refusing to be controlled, as Petrov sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Petrov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrov is working for a kimura but Friday is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Friday is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Friday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Petrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Friday has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrov wants to control but Friday is keeping him busy.
Friday on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Friday tries to get out of the position.
Friday avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Petrov.
Friday is staying active underneath Petrov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Friday wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Petrov wants to work for an arm triangle but Friday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petrov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T3##SUB2#
Petrov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Petrov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Friday to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Friday shrugs it off.
Petrov wants to control the pace but Friday is squirming around nicely.
Friday is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Friday wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Friday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine from mount but Friday is having none of it.
Friday knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrov on the ground.#T4#
Petrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Friday has given up his back. Will we see Petrov going for some submissions?
Friday covering up well and avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friday staying busy and making it hard for Petrov to control. #SUB2#
Petrov working for a choke but Friday is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Petrov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Friday circles away.
Friday throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Friday.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Friday.
Friday slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Friday.
Friday misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friday.
Gordon Friday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Friday misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friday will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gordon Friday is winning the standup battle so far.
Friday scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Friday throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Friday throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Petrov counters with a shoot takedown. Friday fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Petrov wants to control from the top but Friday keeps moving.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov pushing down on Friday's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Petrov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Friday sees it coming and defends easily.
Friday is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Friday controlling the position well.
Eugeniy Petrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Petrov looking to secure an arm triangle but Friday defends it well. #T2#
Friday is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Friday is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrov has a good base and remains in mount.
Petrov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Friday really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Petrov has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Friday is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugeniy Petrov!
Eugeniy Petrov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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