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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasil Petrov (ranked 320 p4p, 48 weight class) and Jaxon Stoner (ranked 808 p4p, 106 weight class). The key to victory for Vasil Petrov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasil Petrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxon Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Stoner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoner avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Stoner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petrov defends it well.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Stoner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petrov won't be happy with that.
Petrov stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Petrov parries the strikes from Stoner easily there. Stoner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Petrov to escape.
Petrov's coaches at Fury MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Stoner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Petrov seems a little lost for a moment, as Stoner dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Petrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stoner throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Petrov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stoner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrov.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Stoner throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stoner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stoner throwing strikes but missing.
Stoner lands a couple of digs.
Stoner is looking to work some ground and pound but Petrov has wrist control.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stoner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stoner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrov is controlling Stoner's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Stoner distracts Petrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Petrov trying to control the position here.
Petrov has momentary wrist control but Stoner slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stoner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrov seems keen to control Stoner's posture.
Stoner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoner counters with a takedown into side control.
Petrov is trying to control Stoner's posture but Stoner avoids it.
Stoner cracks Petrov with a big right hand but Petrov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stoner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stoner misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Stoner tries to score with some ground and pound. Petrov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stoner prevents Petrov from escaping the position.
Stoner scores with punches from side control.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Stoner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Petrov some visible discomfort.
Sloppy strikes there by Stoner.
Petrov tries to buck Stoner off but Stoner is having none of it.
Petrov regains half guard.
Stoner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Stoner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stoner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov is staying active underneath Stoner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoner throwing shots but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Petrov is doing well to control the position and prevent Stoner from advancing to side control.
Petrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stoner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrov defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stoner.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoner prevents Petrov from standing back up.
Stoner working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Stoner is controlling well.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
Stoner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrov defending well though.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Stoner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov wants to control but Stoner is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stoner.
Petrov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stoner.
Petrov pushes Stoner off looking to stand but Stoner dives back in and keeps control.
Stoner lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Stoner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Stoner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petrov won't be happy with that.
Stoner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stoner working the strikes but Petrov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Petrov is trying is best to control the position here.
Stoner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stoner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stoner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrov is concentrating on defense, preventing Stoner from advancing position.
Stoner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrov defending well though.
Stoner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jaxon Stoner has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stoner thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Stoner has control of the leg.
Stoner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrov's head.
Stoner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Petrov to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Stoner from controlling successfully.
Petrov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stoner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Stoner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stoner.
Petrov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Petrov clinches up with Stoner and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrov is pressed up against the cage. Stoner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petrov down to the mat. Petrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Stoner's head back.
It looks like Jaxon Stoner has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Stoner tries to counter it with a takedown but Petrov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vasil Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov takes a swing at Stoner's ribcage but misses.
Stoner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stoner defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Petrov duly obliges.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Stoner off the cage and back into range.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Stoner with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stoner.
Stoner feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoner was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Stoner with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.
Stoner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stoner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petrov defends it well.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Petrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Stoner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Stoner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stoner.
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 has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stoner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stoner prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoner is looking for a takedown.
Stoner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A body shot lands from Petrov.
Stoner is looking for a takedown.
Vasil Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Stoner.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Petrov.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov pushes Stoner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoner backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov cracks Stoner with a nice body shot.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
Stoner prevents a body shot from Petrov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrov.
Good body shot from Petrov.
Petrov pushes Stoner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoner backwards.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov digs a good hook to Stoner's body.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Stoner avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Stoner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
That has opened up Jaxon Stoner's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Stoner ducks down to avoid it.
Stoner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Stoner's belly button to the back.
Petrov takes a swing at Stoner's ribcage but misses.
Stoner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasil Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov is looking to wear down Stoner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov jabs Stoner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Petrov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Stoner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Stoner feints the counter takedown.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoner feints the counter takedown.
Stoner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stoner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stoner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov tests Stoner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stoner slips under a jab.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoner can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a jab when Stoner was well out of range.
Oooooh!!! Petrov has knocked Stoner down with a huge combo! Petrov steps away and waves a wobbly Stoner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stoner is rocked!
The cut above Jaxon Stoner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoner with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.
Stoner is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Petrov drops Stoner with a naaaaasty hook - Stoner is in real trouble here! Petrov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Petrov!
Vasil Petrov retains his welterweight title!
Vasil Petrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Jaxon Stoner was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to all my fans for your support tonight. I'm sorry I did not bring home the victory, but I will go back, train harder, and come back stronger and better to give you what you all deserve! A winner, a champion, a legend!'.
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