Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 314 Fisher vs Sitsongrit
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Petrov throws a hook but DKasada blocks it.
A big right from DKasada misses.
DKasada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov 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 DKasada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DKasada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DKasada was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a jab to the body
and DKasada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DKasada throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
DKasada misses with a body shot.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from DKasada misses.
Petrov flicks out a counter leg kick but DKasada steps away.
DKasada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from DKasada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Komedor DKasada has been cut.
DKasada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DKasada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petrov - the referee stops the clock and DKasada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petrov. DKasada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
DKasada throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DKasada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
DKasada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov misses with a hook
and DKasada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DKasada throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and DKasada counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov lands a jab.
Petrov with a hook.
DKasada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DKasada misses with a straight left.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. DKasada saw that one coming.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov punishes DKasada's body with a nice straight punch.
DKasada throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by DKasada.
DKasada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and DKasada counters with a left to the body.
Petrov swings for the body but DKasada moves out of range.
DKasada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
DKasada scores with a hook.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
DKasada looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov moves away from the strike by DKasada.
Petrov throws out a counter right but DKasada avoids it with no problem.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DKasada manages to avoid it.
DKasada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and DKasada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrov.
DKasada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and DKasada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but DKasada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
enabling DKasada to counter with a crisp jab.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
DKasada slips a straight right by Petrov.
DKasada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DKasada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov slips a jab from DKasada.
DKasada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DKasada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
DKasada throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DKasada scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Petrov misses
and DKasada counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DKasada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - DKasada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov avoids the body shot from DKasada.
Nice shot lands for Petrov.
A jab from Petrov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from DKasada misses the target.
A cross from DKasada lands.
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of DKasada's head.
Petrov throws a jab when DKasada was well out of range.
DKasada lands with a right hand.
DKasada throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DKasada manages to avoid it.
DKasada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Petrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
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#
A slow jab from DKasada misses its intended target.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
DKasada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DKasada with a jab.
A big left from Petrov misses.
DKasada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DKasada.
DKasada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with an outside leg kick.
DKasada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DKasada moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends DKasada's belly button to the back.
DKasada misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
DKasada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
DKasada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrov blocks a jab.#T1#
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and DKasada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DKasada.
A looping hook to the body misses from DKasada. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov throws a series of strikes that have DKasada backpedaling.
DKasada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DKasada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
DKasada misses with a looping left.
Petrov tries to move into range but DKasada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
letting DKasada counter with a right hand.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DKasada was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Ivan Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DKasada moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DKasada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow DKasada down.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
A telegraphed right hand from DKasada misses the target.
DKasada lands with a cross.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
DKasada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Petrov - that will leave a mark!
DKasada walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DKasada manages to avoid it.
DKasada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DKasada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
DKasada is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Petrov misses with a looping right.
DKasada checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DKasada moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DKasada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
DKasada moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by DKasada.
A short right from Petrov.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DKasada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
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 hook to the body from DKasada.
DKasada has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov tries a body shot but DKasada blocks it.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DKasada's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from DKasada fails to land.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
DKasada prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
DKasada lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
DKasada scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
DKasada lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DKasada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. DKasada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov throws a body punch but DKasada moves out of range.
DKasada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a slapping leg kick.
DKasada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Komedor DKasada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. DKasada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DKasada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
DKasada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but DKasada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from DKasada. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
DKasada slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov slips a straight right by DKasada.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. DKasada moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Petrov misses with a hook
and DKasada counters with a one-two to the body.
DKasada misses with a hook.
DKasada misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
DKasada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petrov throws the left hand but DKasada avoids the punch easily.
DKasada throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
DKasada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DKasada throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a low kick, right behind DKasada 's knee.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Ivan Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks DKasada off balance momentarily.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DKasada looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
DKasada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DKasada manages to avoid it.
DKasada tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
DKasada jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DKasada throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a hook but DKasada avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from DKasada misses its target.#T3#
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov tries to work over DKasada's front leg with a kick but DKasada checks it.
DKasada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DKasada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DKasada wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
DKasada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DKasada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DKasada defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but DKasada is just out of range.
DKasada throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from DKasada misses. #T4#
DKasada misses with a hook to the body
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DKasada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DKasada throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
DKasada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and DKasada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DKasada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped DKasada's head back.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
DKasada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov misses with a hook
and P Cruz counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
P Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but P Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. P Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
P Cruz staying out of range there.
P Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. P Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
P Cruz throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
P Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
P Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from P Cruz.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but P Cruz just manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from P Cruz.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and P Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Petrov tests P Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
P Cruz lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrov off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheers as P Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
P Cruz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Petrov lands a right hand from hell, dropping P Cruz. Petrov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: DC 133:Beard v Young
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Entreri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Entreri clinches up against the cage.
Entreri blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Entreri swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Petrov as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Entreri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Entreri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
Entreri swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Entreri.
Artemis Entreri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entreri swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Entreri throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Entreri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Petrov responds with a good body kick, but Entreri manages to step out the way in time.
We've been told by Entreri's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Entreri finds it's way through Petrov's defenses. #T1#
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Entreri throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Entreri misses with a hook.
Entreri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Entreri tries to clinch
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Entreri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Entreri 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.
Petrov misses with a leg kick.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov throws the left hand but Entreri avoids the punch easily.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Entreri's belly button to the back.#CL#
Entreri instigates a clinch.
Entreri throws a head punch that misses.
Entreri throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov tries a body shot but Entreri blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov tries to work over Entreri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entreri swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Entreri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Entreri throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Entreri lands a shot to the body.
Petrov lands a body punch.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Entreris head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entreri.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Entreri controls his hands.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Entreri swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entreri.
A head punch on the inside from Entreri fails to land.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entreri. #T3#
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entreri tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Entreri back against the cage.
Petrov tries to work over Entreri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entreri throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Entreri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Entreri struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Petrov.
Entreri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrov.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
Entreri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov lands a shot to the body.
Entreri misses with the head strike.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Entreri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov presses Entreri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Entreri is breathing heavily.#T4#
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 punch to the side of the head.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov lands with a left to the head.
Entreri misses with the head strike.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Entreri takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Entreri is rocked!
Entreri working aggressively here.
Oh Entreri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Entreri's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Entreri drops to his knees and Petrov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Artemis Entreri had this to say: 'Nice shot man, we'll roll it back some time.'.

Event: HFC 69
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Duran looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Duran throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duran.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Duran throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Duran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Duran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duran.
Duran throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Duran moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Duran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Duran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duran's hands.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Duran ducks down to avoid it.
Duran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrov with a body shot.
Petrov digs a good hook to Duran's body.
Duran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Duran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Duran's head.
Duran misses with a body shot.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrov with a jab.
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 throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Petrov backs off Duran throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
Duran moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Duran.
Petrov swinging wildly here. #T3#
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Duran moves into the clinch.
Duran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petrov.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Duran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duran prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Petrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Duran fails to land.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Duran.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Petrov. #BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Duran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Petrov blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov 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 Duran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duran looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duran checks the leg kick.
Duran tries to counter with a clinch but Petrov shakes him off and moves away.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Petrov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Duran blocks a jab.
Petrov scores with a jab. Duran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Duran misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
Duran replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Petrov blocks it well.
Duran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov 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 Duran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duran tries to counter with a clinch but Petrov shakes him off and moves away.
Ivan Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Duran wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Duran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Duran.
Duran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Duran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duran. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Duran is out of range.
Duran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duran lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.#T2#
Duran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Duran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duran.#T3#
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Duran counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Petrov toppling to the canvas! Petrov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish him?!#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Petrov has been cut.
Duran throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov is looking to counter with a body kick.#KD2#
Duran drops Petrov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Petrov looks back up at him and smiles so Duran waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! 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!
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov misses with a leg kick
and Duran counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Duran tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Duran moves away and avoids it.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Duran's shoulder, as Duran tries to avoid the shot.
Duran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bo Duran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Petrov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Duran digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Duran wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Duran misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Duran misses with a low kick.
Duran throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Duran's head. #T1#
Duran lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov with a jab.
Petrov punishes Duran's body with a nice straight punch.
Duran looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrov scrambles back to his feet.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duran misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.#T2#
Duran connects with a body shot.
Duran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Petrov misses
and Duran counters with an outside leg kick.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A shot to the body from Petrov misses
and Duran counters 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. #CL2#
Duran moves into the clinch.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow. #BC2#
Duran breaks the clinch.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Duran ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Petrov throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range.
Duran tries to counter with a clinch but Petrov shakes him off and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duran.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Duran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
A nice side step and Duran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov throws a hook but Duran blocks it.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bo Duran just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ivan Petrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Duran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Duran wants to counter with a clinch but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov lands a jab to Duran's midsection.
Duran connects with the punch.
Duran moves out of range of the body kick from Petrov.
Duran 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.
Duran throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Duran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Duran 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.#T1#
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Duran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Duran's head but Duran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Duran slips a straight right by Petrov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duran! But no joy.
Petrov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Duran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Duran drops Petrov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Petrov looks back up at him and smiles so Duran waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Duran.
A big left from Duran misses.
Petrov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Duran moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Duran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duran throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Duran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Petrov misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duran throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Duran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Duran.
A left lands for Petrov.
Duran scores with a shot to the body.
Duran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Duran.
Duran takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Petrov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Duran's body. Duran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Duran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
Duran avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Duran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Duran moved away.#T1#
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Duran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duran flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Duran misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Duran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Duran's shoulder, as Duran tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivan Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duran throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.#KD2#
Duran cracks Petrov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Duran has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Petrov to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Duran moves away and avoids it.
Duran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Duran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Duran is stalking Petrov. Petrov circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Duran, and it's lights out! Petrov really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Bo Duran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 62:Petrov vs Cleever
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Cleever.
Cleever staying out of range there.
Cleever ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleever. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Cleever wants to clinch but Petrov slips to the side
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Cleever with an uppercut!
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleever sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Petrov lands a body shot.
Cleever thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Petrov if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Cleever does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleever lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cleever fakes the leg kick and cracks Petrov in the body.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a kick to the body.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Cleever slips the punch.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Cleever moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Cleever misses its intended target.
Cleever misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cleever blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleever bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cleever's hands.
Petrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cleever counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Cleever. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cleever.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cleever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
No joy there for Cleever, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cleever throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cleever throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Cleever drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Cleever's head.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleever tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cleever or not. #BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch. #T4#
Cleever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cleever tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov jabs at Cleever's body.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Cleever's head back.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Petrov misses with a hook. Cleever ducked under it nicely.
Cleever tries a head kick but it misses.
Cleever moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cleever is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Cleever steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Petrov. That one must have hurt.
Cleever misses the shot to the body.
Cleever gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleever can do to turn this around?
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Petrov tries to land a body kick
letting Cleever counter with a right hand.
Cleever gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cleever throws out the jab.
Cleever misses with a kick to the body
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov with a hook.#T1#
Cleever is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
Petrov with a hook.
Cleever throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleever is just out of range.
Cleever throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cleever counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cleever lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance. #T2#
Cleever throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Cleever throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Cleever takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
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 with a hook.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Cleever saw that one coming.
Ivan Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Cleever saw that one coming.
Cleever slips a jab from Petrov.#T3#
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov lands a body shot. #CL2#
Cleever drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Cleever blocks an uppercut.
Petrov has Cleever pushed against the cage.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Cleever.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Cleever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow. #BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Cleever. Cleever maintains the clinch. #T4#
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleever backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Cleever escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Cleever.
Cleever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Cleever throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cleever's knee momentarily.
Petrov slips under a jab from Cleever.
Cleever misses with a combination
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Cleever's front leg but catches the back leg as Cleever tries to avoid it.
A big left from Petrov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cleever is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Cleever throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cleever staying out of range there.
Petrov takes a swing at Cleever's ribcage but misses.
Cleever swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Cleever tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cleever shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cleever stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cleever tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov is looking to slow Cleever down with leg kicks.
Cleever has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.#CUT#That has opened up Miet Cleever's cut even more.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Cleever's body. Cleever takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleever.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
letting Cleever counter with a right hand.
Petrov jabs at Cleever's body.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cleever.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cleever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cleever walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov throws the kick towards the body but Cleever avoids it.#T3#
Cleever uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cleever in his tracks. #CUT#The cut above Miet Cleever's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cleever takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cleever wants to clinch but Petrov slips to the side
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Cleever is rocked!
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleever.
Cleever has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cleever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleever throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Cleever's head back.
Cleever takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cleever moves out of range of the strikes.
Cleever doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov slips a jab from Cleever.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleever manages to avoid it.
Cleever swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Cleever misses the target.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Cleever misses.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cleever.
Cleever lands a body shot.
Cleever staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Cleever looks for the body kick but Petrov saw that one coming. #T1#
Cleever uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Cleever drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cleever takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Cleever.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cleever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Cleever misses the body punch
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleever is just out of range.#T2##CL2#
Cleever has closed the distance and engaged Petrov in a clinch.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleever.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov lands a body punch.
Cleever is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Cleever.
Cleever misses with a punch on the inside.
Cleever lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cleever or not.
Cleever tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it. #BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Petrov connects with a jab.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cleever stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Cleever was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Petrov lands with a right hand. #CUT#Miet Cleever's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Cleever tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cleever misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cleever throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Cleever's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cleever closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cleever tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov had his way with Miet Cleever in that round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Cleever tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleever. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Cleever misses the shot to the body.
Petrov connects with the punch.
Cleever misses with a straight left.
Cleever moves away from the strike by Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleever was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Cleever wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Petrov throws a quick counter head kick but Cleever was just out of range.#T1#
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cleever walks into a jab.
Petrov throws a hook but Cleever blocks it.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cleever lands with a right hand.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleever.
Cleever is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cleever takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cleever throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivan Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cleever throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cleever scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cleever throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cleever misses with a head kick.
Cleever takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Cleever cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws a body punch but Cleever moves out of range.
Miet Cleever has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleever.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleever is just out of range.
Cleever uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Cleever throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov connects with a jab.
Cleever slips a straight right by Petrov.#CL2#
Cleever closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Petrov is trying to push Cleever away but Cleever has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cleever creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
A short right from Petrov.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
Petrov lands a body punch.
Cleever is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Petrov lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cleever throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Cleever displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Cleever shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Cleever moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov retains his light heavyweight title!
Ivan Petrov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: HFC 55:Handerson vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
McIntyre looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
McIntyre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
Petrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
McIntyre throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McIntyre misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but McIntyre moved out of range.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McIntyre only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Petrov throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.#T1#
Petrov walks into a jab.
Petrov throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range. #CL2#
McIntyre closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
McIntyre throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
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.
McIntyre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Petrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
McIntyre misses with a punch on the inside.
McIntyre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov wants to stall.
McIntyre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by McIntyre.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McIntyre.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
McIntyre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McIntyre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McIntyre follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McIntyre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but McIntyre moved out of range.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov stuns McIntyre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McIntyre just misses with a punch to the body.
McIntyre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for McIntyre.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but McIntyre ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on McIntyre's shoulder, as McIntyre tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov lands a jab.
Petrov stuns McIntyre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Petrov.
McIntyre slips under a jab.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as McIntyre blocks the leg kick.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McIntyre looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
McIntyre tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petrov lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
McIntyre tries to land a body kick
and Petrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrov.
McIntyre throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
A big right from McIntyre misses.
McIntyre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
McIntyre is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
McIntyre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov slips a straight right by McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
McIntyre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
McIntyre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but McIntyre moved away.
Petrov takes a swing at McIntyre's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McIntyre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McIntyre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Petrov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McIntyre - the referee stops the clock and Petrov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McIntyre. Petrov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McIntyre throws a big shot that misses.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McIntyre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by McIntyre. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Petrov tries to land a body kick
and McIntyre counters with a straight right hand.
McIntyre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre misses with a low kick as Petrov jumps back.
McIntyre throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McIntyre can do to turn this around?
McIntyre misses with a low kick. #T1#
McIntyre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McIntyre throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and McIntyre counters with a thumping low kick.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
McIntyre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with McIntyre's head.
McIntyre looks to clinch
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by McIntyre.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ivan Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
McIntyre takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIntyre tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and McIntyre counters with a thumping low kick.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McIntyre throws a right hand that misses
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
McIntyre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from McIntyre.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and McIntyre counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McIntyre.#T3#
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McIntyre lands a nice looking body kick.
McIntyre looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McIntyre misses with a right hand
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
Petrov wants to slow McIntyre down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
McIntyre throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by McIntyre.
McIntyre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McIntyre misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and McIntyre counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov digs a good body shot into McIntyre's ribs.
Nice defenses there by McIntyre.
McIntyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
A swing and a miss from McIntyre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Petrov slips a jab from McIntyre.
Petrov looks for the body kick but McIntyre saw that one coming.
McIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
McIntyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
McIntyre throws an off balance right hand
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McIntyre thows a body kick. Petrov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but McIntyre moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov scores with a hook.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov connects with a jab.
McIntyre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.#T1#
Petrov throws a leg kick
and McIntyre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and McIntyre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
McIntyre throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov thows a leg kick but McIntyre checks it
and McIntyre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McIntyre misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Petrov if he has to take too many more of those.
Petrov swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range. #T2#
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
McIntyre dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
McIntyre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McIntyre tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but McIntyre seems unphased.
McIntyre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McIntyre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
McIntyre moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
A leg kick checked by McIntyre.
McIntyre flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov takes a swing at McIntyre's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McIntyre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A right-left combo lands from McIntyre.
Petrov misses the shot to the body. #T4#
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Petrov.
McIntyre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov misses the jab.
McIntyre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by McIntyre.
A slow jab from McIntyre misses its intended target.
Petrov slips a jab from McIntyre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from McIntyre is predictable there
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and McIntyre counters with a nice body kick.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McIntyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov scores with the left hand. McIntyre knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McIntyre with a jab.
McIntyre slips under a jab from Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses.
McIntyre misses with a straight right.
McIntyre stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McIntyre.
McIntyre takes one to the chin there.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and McIntyre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
McIntyre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of McIntyre's head but McIntyre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McIntyre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and McIntyre counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and McIntyre counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov takes one on the button.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McIntyre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov throws a hook but McIntyre blocks it.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
McIntyre thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from McIntyre misses the target.
McIntyre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and McIntyre settles back down.
McIntyre blocks a jab.
McIntyre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Nice defenses there by McIntyre.
McIntyre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
McIntyre feints a counter leg kick.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of McIntyre's head but McIntyre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but McIntyre is just out of range.
Petrov digs a good body shot into McIntyre's ribs.
McIntyre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McIntyre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McIntyre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
Petrov cracks McIntyre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov tests McIntyre's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and McIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McIntyre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McIntyre shapes to counter with a head kick.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McIntyre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
McIntyre darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.
Petrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McIntyre backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McIntyre fails to land.
Petrov taking a breather.
McIntyre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McIntyre lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
McIntyre tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov working aggressively here.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov had his way with Methodios McIntyre in that round.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
McIntyre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but McIntyre is just out of range.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but McIntyre moved out of range.
McIntyre looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
McIntyre tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McIntyre lunges at Petrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrov's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
Petrov swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses McIntyre's sensitive parts.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrov throws a quick counter kick to the body but McIntyre avoids it.
Petrov clobbers McIntyre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McIntyre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIntyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but McIntyre ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick from McIntyre.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McIntyre slips a straight right by Petrov.
McIntyre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Methodios McIntyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A good leg kick by McIntyre.
McIntyre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov works McIntyre's body with a nice hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McIntyre.
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!
McIntyre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from McIntyre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McIntyre throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McIntyre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McIntyre connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.#T3#
Crunch! McIntyre slams his shin into Petrov's torso.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
McIntyre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McIntyre.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by McIntyre.
McIntyre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McIntyre to counter with a crisp jab.
McIntyre throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McIntyre slips under a jab.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McIntyre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from McIntyre misses the target.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
Petrov throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov retains his light heavyweight title!
Ivan Petrov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: Night Champions 3
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
McIntyre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
McIntyre thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by McIntyre.
McIntyre follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McIntyre with a nice calf kick.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by McIntyre.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from McIntyre finds it's target.
McIntyre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McIntyre throws out the jab.
Petrov thuds a left hand into McIntyre's body.#T1#
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Petrov throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McIntyre tried to score with a low kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McIntyre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov slips a straight right by McIntyre.#T2#
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped McIntyre in his tracks.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses the jab.
McIntyre jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
McIntyre scores with a head kick. Petrov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and McIntyre counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McIntyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. McIntyre should have avoided that one.
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Petrov.
McIntyre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
A low kick from McIntyre misses
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov misses the jab.
McIntyre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov staying out of range there.
McIntyre looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov misses with a jab to the body
and McIntyre counters with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for McIntyre.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
McIntyre misses the jab.
McIntyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIntyre.
McIntyre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McIntyre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from McIntyre misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but McIntyre ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like McIntyre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick from McIntyre lands but Petrov takes it in his stride.
McIntyre tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McIntyre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McIntyre throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McIntyre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petrov tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McIntyre misses with the body kick
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McIntyre missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Methodios McIntyre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Petrov looks to land a right hand but McIntyre moved out of range.
McIntyre catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McIntyre.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McIntyre throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Petrov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Petrov moves out of range as McIntyre strikes.
Petrov throws the left hand but McIntyre avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - McIntyre coming out on top.
McIntyre dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and McIntyre counters with an inside leg kick.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from McIntyre misses. #T1#
McIntyre misses with a leg kick.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks McIntyre with an uppercut!
McIntyre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
McIntyre throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McIntyre scores with a leg kick.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McIntyre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McIntyre throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Petrov misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Petrov misses.
Nice defenses there by McIntyre.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McIntyre flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
McIntyre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
McIntyre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.#T3#
McIntyre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut there from McIntyre.
McIntyre is looking to score with low kicks.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - McIntyre coming out on top.
McIntyre scores with a nice strike.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but McIntyre slips the punch.
McIntyre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from McIntyre tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for McIntyre.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McIntyre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
McIntyre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
McIntyre keeps Petrov at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petrov misses with a combination
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
McIntyre throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McIntyre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McIntyre scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Methodios McIntyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Petrov.
McIntyre tries to land a body kick
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for McIntyre.
McIntyre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov throws the left hand but McIntyre avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from McIntyre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McIntyre throws a half hearted mid kick.
McIntyre scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McIntyre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrov.
McIntyre with a nice cross.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McIntyre sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Petrov tries to land a front kick but McIntyre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Petrov.
McIntyre walks into a jab.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but McIntyre is out of range.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Petrov cracks McIntyre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from McIntyre is predictable there
and Petrov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McIntyre really felt that one!
A head kick from McIntyre lands but Petrov takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
McIntyre throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
McIntyre throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by McIntyre.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McIntyre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McIntyre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McIntyre keeps Petrov at a distance using the push kick.
McIntyre slips under a jab.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McIntyre throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
McIntyre scores with a jab. Petrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov avoids the head kick by McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a body kick.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McIntyre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McIntyre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McIntyre scores with a push kick.
Petrov takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McIntyre looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. McIntyre saw that one coming.
McIntyre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McIntyre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ivan Petrov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
McIntyre throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
McIntyre tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov backing away here, and McIntyre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McIntyre tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from McIntyre misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
McIntyre slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a straight right. #T1#
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but McIntyre is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of McIntyre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and McIntyre counters with a body kick that stops Petrov in his tracks momentarily.
Petrov takes a swing at McIntyre's ribcage but misses.
Petrov cracks McIntyre with a good jab.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Petrov lands a nice hook to McIntyre's body. McIntyre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Petrov misses.
McIntyre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McIntyre scores with a hook.
Petrov throws a leg kick but McIntyre sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
McIntyre jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from McIntyre misses its intended target.
Petrov misses with a jab to the body
and McIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McIntyre misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of McIntyre's head but McIntyre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov checks a low kick from McIntyre.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Petrov avoids it.#T3#
McIntyre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McIntyre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
Petrov throws a sloppy body shot
and McIntyre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McIntyre lands with an overhand left.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and McIntyre counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
McIntyre was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice shot lands for McIntyre.#T4#
McIntyre with a hook.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces McIntyre off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre misses with a body kick.
Petrov swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
McIntyre avoids the body shot from Petrov.
A low kick from Petrov misses
and McIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McIntyre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from McIntyre tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for McIntyre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ivan Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but McIntyre slips the punch.
Good exchange - McIntyre coming out on top.
McIntyre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of McIntyre's head but McIntyre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McIntyre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
McIntyre slips a straight right by Petrov.
McIntyre throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and McIntyre counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
McIntyre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McIntyre is out of range.
McIntyre blocks a jab.#T1#
McIntyre misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
McIntyre lets loose with a powerful body kick. Petrov will feel that in the morning.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by McIntyre. That's going to slow Petrov down.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov lands with a hook. McIntyre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
Petrov misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but McIntyre seems unphased.
McIntyre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
McIntyre avoids the body shot from Petrov.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Petrov thows a leg kick but McIntyre checks it
and McIntyre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McIntyre. McIntyre obviously looking to wear him down.
McIntyre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petrov tried to counter with a leg kick but McIntyre avoided it.
Petrov takes a swing at McIntyre's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McIntyre loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McIntyre.
McIntyre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McIntyre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McIntyre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McIntyre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McIntyre scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
An inside leg kick from McIntyre misses. #T4#
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a lazy head kick
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McIntyre throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but McIntyre seems unphased.
A low kick from McIntyre misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov blocks a head kick by McIntyre.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from McIntyre misses its intended target.
Petrov swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McIntyre connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Methodios McIntyre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McIntyre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:48
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Ivan Petrov retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: HFC 50:Maan vs Mferi
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Price lands a head kick!
Price misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Price counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrov thinking.
Petrov cracks Price with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Price takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Price misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Price throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Price connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Price had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Price 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.
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Price saw that one coming.
Petrov throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
Price now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Price throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Petrov misses.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt.
Price is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Price counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Price.
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov closes the distance but Price moves to the side
and Price counters with a right hand to the body.
Price avoids a punch combination nicely.
Price is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrov with a body shot.#T2#
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Price lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Price's body. Price takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Price shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petrov is trying to defend but Price finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Petrov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Price manages to move to mount!
Price putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Price looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Price tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Price looking to ground and pound but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Price wants to control the pace but Petrov is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Petrov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Price.
Price looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrov can't escape the position.
Petrov wants to hold on but Price pushes him away.
Petrov is trying desperately to improve position.
Petrov regains half guard.
Price seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Price is looking for a kimura here.
Price wants to take a breather but Petrov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Price 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 throws a right hand that misses
and Price counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Price moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Price swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Price throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Price takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Price's sensitive parts.
Price lands a nice looking body shot.
Ivan Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
Price slips a straight right by Petrov.
Price is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Price scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Price shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Petrov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov seems keen to control Price's posture.
Price controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price won't allow Petrov to sweep him here.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully. #T3#
Price preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pete Price has got the better of the ground game so far.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petrov. Price shrugs it off though.
A shot to the body from Price misses
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Price misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Price swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Price.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Price moved away.#T4#
Price connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Price displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Price appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Price gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Price feints a counter leg kick.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Price.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Price shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Price's defenses.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Price decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petrov's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov dominated that second 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.#R3#
Price wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petrov jabs at Price's body.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it.
Price jabs at Petrov's body.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Price finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
Price uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov is looking for a counter combo.
Price misses with a looping right.
Price misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price throws a lazy uppercut
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Price swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov slips a straight right by Price.
A shot to the body from Price misses
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Price misses.
Price throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Price counters with a straight right hand.
Price throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Price sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Price lunges at Petrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrov's hand.
Price shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Price throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Price circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Price at a distance.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Price misses with a jab to the body
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Price looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Price lands with a cross.
Petrov misses with a straight right. #T3#
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Price waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Price manages to avoid it.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Price throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Price.
Petrov struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Price is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Price in side control, throwing shots but Petrov defends.
Price trying to control the position but Petrov is working away. #SUB2#
Price is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Price controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ivan Petrov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Price throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target.
Price throws a combination that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Price with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Price throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Price - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Price on that attempt.
Price misses with an uppercut.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Price manages to avoid it.
Petrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Price shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Price shoots and misses
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Petrov.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away.
Price lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Price manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Price throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Price moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Price has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Price crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petrov - the referee stops the clock and Price gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petrov. Price manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but Price is out of range.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Price.
Price gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Price swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov cracks Price with a right hand to the side of the head.
Price's corner calls for a 1-2. Price obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Price rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov slips a jab from Price.
Price defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Price fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov lands an overhand right.
Price swinging wildly here.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Price was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrov thuds his shin into the meat of Price's side.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Price lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Petrov takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses.
Price shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Price avoids it.
Ivan Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Price.
Petrov throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
Price tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Price somewhat.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Price is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ivan Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov had his way with Pete Price in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Price throws a big shot that misses.
Price jabs at Petrov's body.
A left lands for Petrov.
Price tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Price just manages to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Price swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Price misses with a hook to the body
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price lands an overhand right.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Price's belly button to the back.
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Price is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrov with a body shot.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Price cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Price sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Price moves away and avoids it.
Petrov slips a jab from Price.
Price throws a combination. Petrov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Price fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Price looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Ivan Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Price throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Price takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Price looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Price scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov scores with the left hand. Price knows he should have avoided that one.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Price on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Price takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov thumps Price with a low kick.
Pete Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Price misses the shot to the body.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Petrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Price tries to pull guard but Petrov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Petrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ivan Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Price.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Petrov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Price is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Petrov to the mat. Petrov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Petrov has Price pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Petrov continues to stall.
Price wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petrov controlling Price's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Petrov.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov retains his light heavyweight title!
Ivan Petrov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Fleming doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fleming 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.
Fleming throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Petrov.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivan Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
Fleming with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Petrov counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Fleming misses with a takedown attempt - Petrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Fleming does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fleming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleming shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fleming.
Petrov catches Fleming with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Petrov jabs Fleming to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fleming tries for a takedown but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fleming takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fleming shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Fleming looking to score a takedown here. Petrov is defending well but Fleming drives through and ends up in Petrov's guard.

Petrov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fleming has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
Fleming is looking for a takedown.
Fleming looking for a takedown.
Petrov stops a takedown attempt from Fleming.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Petrov.
Fleming is working for takedown but Petrov is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Petrov lands with a right to the head.
Petrov looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
Fleming looks winded!#BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivan Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Fleming's body. Fleming takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Fleming seems unphased. #CUT#That has opened up Cam Fleming's cut even more.
Fleming on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Fleming shoots in.
Fleming has his takedown stuffed
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Petrov cracks Fleming with an open hand slap.#CUT#The cut above Cam Fleming's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD#
Petrov drops Fleming with a beautiful combination! Fleming stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Petrov is looking for the KO!#ROC#Fleming is rocked!
Fleming walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Fleming limp body while Petrov jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov retains his light heavyweight title!
Ivan Petrov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: HFC 40:Standifer vs John
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Petrov.#CUT#It looks like Vincenzo Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Jab from Petrov.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Oliveira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Oliveira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliveira.
Petrov rushes Oliveira and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Oliveira is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Petrov piles on the pressure and Oliveira crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov retains his light heavyweight title!
Ivan Petrov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: HFC 34:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
McIntyre connects with the punch.
McIntyre slips a jab from Petrov.
McIntyre thinks about countering with a body kick.
McIntyre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
McIntyre throws an off balance right hand
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but McIntyre ducks down to avoid it.
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov misses the jab.
McIntyre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
McIntyre throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
McIntyre jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McIntyre moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but McIntyre ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick from McIntyre, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
McIntyre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the body from Petrov misses
and McIntyre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McIntyre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McIntyre throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrov blocks a head kick by McIntyre.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
McIntyre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
McIntyre throws a sloppy head kick
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by McIntyre.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McIntyre.
Petrov misses with a body shot
and McIntyre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petrov's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McIntyre throws a lazy head kick
and Petrov counters with a one-two to the body.
McIntyre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McIntyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov jabs at McIntyre's body.
McIntyre tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away. #T3#
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from McIntyre misses the target.
McIntyre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McIntyre connects with a nice looking jab.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov cracks McIntyre with a right hand to the side of the head.
McIntyre lands with a kick to the ribs.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McIntyre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McIntyre with a body shot.
McIntyre misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
McIntyre throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - McIntyre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McIntyre throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
McIntyre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McIntyre scores with a punch to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrov blocks the leg kick.
Petrov scores with a one two! McIntyre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Petrov jabs McIntyre right on the nose. McIntyre blinks but takes it well.
McIntyre connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
McIntyre gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McIntyre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McIntyre moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov lands a nice hook to McIntyre's body. McIntyre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov clobbers McIntyre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
McIntyre throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
McIntyre throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McIntyre.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov throws a leg kick but McIntyre sees it coming and moves out of range.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McIntyre misses with a hook
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
McIntyre pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
McIntyre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McIntyre slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but McIntyre moved out of range nicely.
As Petrov backs away, McIntyre returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from McIntyre. #CL#
McIntyre rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov just leaning against McIntyre, taking a breather.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McIntyre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McIntyre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McIntyre.#BC2#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
McIntyre moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McIntyre throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIntyre.
A big left from Petrov misses.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.#T4#
McIntyre slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov lands a jab to McIntyre's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McIntyre throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McIntyre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McIntyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through McIntyre's defenses.
McIntyre moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov tests McIntyre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Petrov cracks McIntyre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
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 powerful jab.
McIntyre misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from McIntyre.
McIntyre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. McIntyre saw that one coming.#T1#
McIntyre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrov checks a low kick from McIntyre.
A head kick by McIntyre misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McIntyre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McIntyre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McIntyre tries to clinch up
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#McIntyre is rocked!
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.
Oh McIntyre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov slips under a jab.
McIntyre seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov throws a right and a left that McIntyre avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McIntyre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McIntyre.
A shot to the body from Petrov misses
and McIntyre counters with an outside leg kick.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by McIntyre.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrov throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIntyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from McIntyre finds it's target.
McIntyre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like McIntyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McIntyre wants to clinch
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
McIntyre doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIntyre.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McIntyre.
Petrov throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McIntyre moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
McIntyre throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range. #T4#
McIntyre misses with a head kick.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
McIntyre pushes Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of McIntyre backwards.
McIntyre lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov tries to circle away but McIntyre has him pinned against the cage.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Petrov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McIntyre seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Petrov can turn it around.
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of McIntyre backwards.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
McIntyre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McIntyre does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
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.#R4#
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
enabling McIntyre to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
McIntyre throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
McIntyre takes a jab right on the kisser.
McIntyre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov lands a nice hook to McIntyre's body. McIntyre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a nice hook to McIntyre's body. McIntyre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov avoids the head kick by McIntyre.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McIntyre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Ivan Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
McIntyre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but McIntyre is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
McIntyre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
McIntyre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McIntyre tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McIntyre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McIntyre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McIntyre scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McIntyre misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
McIntyre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and McIntyre counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
Petrov throws a hook but McIntyre blocks it.
Petrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McIntyre momentarily.
McIntyre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McIntyre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Petrov misses.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
McIntyre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
McIntyre cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
McIntyre slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McIntyre finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McIntyre takes one on the button.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McIntyre counters with an outside leg kick.
Petrov misses with a shot to the body
and McIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws a leg kick but McIntyre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov scores with a jab. McIntyre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McIntyre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and McIntyre counters with a nice leg kick.
McIntyre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. McIntyre moves away and avoids it.
McIntyre throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McIntyre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McIntyre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and McIntyre counters with a straight right hand.
McIntyre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McIntyre throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and McIntyre only half commits.
Petrov throws out a counter right but McIntyre avoids it with no problem.
Petrov connects with the punch.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Methodios McIntyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from McIntyre.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McIntyre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McIntyre is looking to clinch.
McIntyre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses McIntyre's sensitive parts.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but McIntyre slips the punch.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by McIntyre.
McIntyre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
McIntyre misses with a left hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
McIntyre misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
McIntyre tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Petrov!
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIntyre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice body kick.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends McIntyre's belly button to the back.
McIntyre thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McIntyre.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
McIntyre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but McIntyre ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
McIntyre moves into the clinch.
Petrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McIntyre swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
McIntyre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McIntyre working aggressively here. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
McIntyre instigates a clinch.
Ivan Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov blocking some punches. #T4#
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McIntyre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
McIntyre lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIntyre thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and McIntyre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Petrov.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petrov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ivan Petrov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: HFC 21:Raynard vs Maldita
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by McIntyre misses
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McIntyre thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McIntyre throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McIntyre lands an overhand right.
McIntyre misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McIntyres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McIntyre takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
Petrov walks forward, straight into a front kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
McIntyre tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from McIntyre lands.
McIntyre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McIntyre looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McIntyre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McIntyre thuds his shin into the meat of Petrov's side.
McIntyre misses with a hook.#T1#
Petrov punishes McIntyre's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
McIntyre throws the kick towards the body but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov punishes McIntyre's body with a nice straight punch.
McIntyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McIntyre throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Nice shot lands for Petrov.
McIntyre lets loose with a powerful body kick. Petrov will feel that in the morning.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McIntyre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McIntyre.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses McIntyre's sensitive parts.
Petrov moves away from the strike by McIntyre.
Petrov looks to land a combination but McIntyre avoids it well. #T2#
McIntyre feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from McIntyre.
McIntyre looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but McIntyre just manages to avoid it.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McIntyre throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov scores with a jab.
McIntyre attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McIntyre misses with a body kick.
McIntyre throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A left lands for McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
McIntyre misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
McIntyre cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McIntyre misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
McIntyre throws a big shot that misses.
McIntyre throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
McIntyre looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov lands a nice hook to McIntyre's body. McIntyre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McIntyre looks winded!
McIntyre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McIntyre lands a head kick!
McIntyre throws a combination that misses
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
McIntyre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
McIntyre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McIntyre gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McIntyre takes one to the chin there.#ROC#McIntyre is rocked!
McIntyre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov cracks McIntyre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McIntyre is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?#T4#
Petrov is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops McIntyre like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving McIntyre from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: IFC Thursday Throwdown 13/10
Date: Oct 13, 2022

#R1#
Wulong fails to land with a series of punches.
Wulong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Wulong's ribs.
Wulong fails with a takedown attempt.
Wulong throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Wulong gets a takedown into half guard.
Wulong is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov is pressing down on Wulong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wulong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Wulong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wulong working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily. #T1#
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Wulong has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Wulong keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Petrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petrov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Petrov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Petrov is staying tight to Wulong's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Petrov wants to control but Wulong is keeping him busy.
Wulong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wulong actively working from the bottom here.
Petrov works his way into side control.
Petrov working away.
Petrov taking a breather here.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Wulong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Wulong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Petrov is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Wulong's face as Petrov controls the position. #SU#
Petrov stands up.
Wulong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wulong doesn't seem phased though.
Petrov cracks Wulong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov digs a good hook to Wulong's body.
Wulong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wulong shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Wulong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivan Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Wulong.
Wulong looks winded!#T4#
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch lands to the side of Wulong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wulong tries to clinch but Petrov moves away
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.#KD#
Petrov cracks Wulong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wulong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Petrov finish him? #ROC#Wulong is rocked!
Petrov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Wulong's defenses. It connects perfectly with Wulong's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Han Wulong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shieeeeet'.

Event: Iron Fist Nippon Series 09/03
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Kardi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Kardi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kardi at a distance. #TD#
Kardi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kardi works his way into side control. #SUB#
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well. #SUB#
Kardi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
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#
Kardi tries for a kimura but Petrov is defending well. #T1#
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kardi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Petrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kardi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kardi tries to score with some ground and pound. Petrov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kardi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kardi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Petrov gets back to half guard.
Kardi throws a strike but Petrov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
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#
Kardi missing with punches from the bottom.
Kardi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Kardi keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kardi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kardi keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass. #SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kardi wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Kardi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Petrov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kardi.
Petrov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kardi.
Petrov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kardi tries to improve position but can't.
Kardi is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov trying to control the action but Kardi is working from the bottom.
Kardi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Kardi dominated that round.
That's time! Kardi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R2#
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Kardi avoids it with no problem.
Kardi wants to clinch.
Petrov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Kardi's shoulder, as Kardi tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Kardi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kardi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Kardi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kardi seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Kardi 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.
Petrov won't allow Kardi to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kardi 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.
Kardi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ivan Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Kardi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Kardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrov gets back to full guard.
Rudi Kardi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kardi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kardi has gone for a leg lock! Petrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kardi's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kardi is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Kardi working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kardi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov is looking to stand up but Kardi won't let him.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kardi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kardi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kardi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kardi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov wants to stand but Kardi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Petrov trying to control but Kardi is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kardi 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Petrov.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 19:19
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 19:19
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 20:18

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: IFC Presents: Apocalypso 25.6
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Petrov swings for the body but Soderstedt moves out of range.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Soderstedt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Hank Soderstedt has been cut.
Soderstedt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soderstedt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrov lands a jab to Soderstedt's midsection.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soderstedt.
Petrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soderstedt backs up against the cage.
Petrov takes a swing at Soderstedt's ribcage but misses.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soderstedt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Soderstedt sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Soderstedt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov is looking to wear down Soderstedt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#That has opened up Hank Soderstedt's cut even more.
Petrov throws a right hand that Soderstedt ducks under and follows up with a left that Soderstedt also avoids with ease.
Soderstedt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Soderstedt is rocked!
Petrov pounces like a tiger and cracks Soderstedt with a vicious hook! Soderstedt is down but not out! Petrov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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