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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Telushikin (ranked 4381 p4p, 4309 weight class) and Kaspars Petrovs (ranked 512 p4p, 503 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Telushikin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaspars Petrovs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telushikin goes for a double leg but Petrovs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrovs continues to drive forward.
Telushikin shoots in for a double leg but Petrovs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrovs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Telushikin is trying to defend but Petrovs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Telushikin has his hands clasped together around Petrovs's back. He's all about the action.
Petrovs wants to work for an arm triangle but Telushikin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Telushikin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovs is looking for a kimura but Telushikin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrovs to get the leverage.
Telushikin wants to improve his position but Petrovs is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovs is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Telushikin gets back to full guard.
Telushikin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petrovs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Telushikin is keeping the position for now.
Petrovs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petrovs preventing the sweep.
Petrovs postures up.
Telushikin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Telushikin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Telushikin dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrovs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Telushikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Telushikin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrovs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Telushikin circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrovs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Telushikin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrovs defends well and Telushikin ends up having to push Petrovs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrovs walks into a jab.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovs as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin shoots in and gets a takedown into Petrovs's guard.
Petrovs is pulling down on Telushikin's head to control his posture.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Petrovs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Petrovs lands with a light punch inside.
Petrovs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Petrovs as Telushikin shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Telushikin is defended easily by Petrovs.
Petrovs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Telushikin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Telushikin misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Telushikin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Telushikin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petrovs on his heels. He'll look to pass Petrovs's guard now, I'm sure.
Petrovs controlling the position.
Petrovs 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.
Telushikin trying to control but Petrovs is working from the bottom.
Telushikin is really struggling to control Petrovs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petrovs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Telushikin passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Petrovs 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.
Telushikin shoots in and gets a takedown into Petrovs's guard.
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrovs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrovs controls Telushikin momentarily but Telushikin frees himself.
Telushikin trying to control but Petrovs is working from the bottom.
Petrovs trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Telushikin passes Petrovs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs trying to control but Telushikin postures up.
Telushikin is looking to take a break and control but Petrovs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaspars Petrovs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrovs trying to control but Telushikin postures up.
Telushikin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Telushikin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrovs defending well though.
Petrovs is not content to let Telushikin control the position.
Petrovs trying to control but Telushikin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrovs won't allow Telushikin to pass to mount.
Telushikin is working hard here to advance position.
Petrovs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Telushikin wants to control from the top but Petrovs keeps moving.
Petrovs pulls Telushikin in close to prevent any damage.
Petrovs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Telushikin dodges the punch combination from Petrovs.
Some wild striking there from Petrovs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin shoots and misses
and Petrovs counters with a one-two to the body.
Petrovs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrovs stuffs the takedown.
Petrovs misses with a double jab.
Kaspars Petrovs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Telushikin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrovs's guard.
Petrovs manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Telushikin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Telushikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Petrovs.
Telushikin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrovs scores with a shot to the body.
Petrovs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Telushikin is defended easily by Petrovs.
Petrovs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Telushikin did well to prevent Petrovs getting side control.
Petrovs wants to control but Telushikin is keeping him busy.
Petrovs is working for a submission of some sort.
Telushikin wants to control but Petrovs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrovs wants to control but Telushikin is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Petrovs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Telushikin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A combination from Petrovs does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Telushikin.
Telushikin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrovs's waist but Petrovs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Telushikin off to one side.
Petrovs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Telushikin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrovs defends well and Telushikin ends up having to push Petrovs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Telushikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Telushikin cracks Petrovs with an open hand slap.
Telushikin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrovs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrovs connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Telushikin is defended easily by Petrovs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Telushikin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petrovs's guard.
Petrovs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs wants to stand up but Telushikin is controlling him.
Petrovs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petrovs trying to keep a closed guard but Telushikin is proving a slippery customer.
Telushikin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Telushikin stopping the sweep attempt from Petrovs.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrovs fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Telushikin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrovs avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrovs fails to land with a series of punches.
Telushikin dives in and grabs Petrovs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrovs pushes down on Telushikin's head and hops out.
Telushikin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Petrovs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Telushikin is in Petrovs's guard.
Telushikin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Petrovs has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Petrovs keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
Telushikin trying to move into half guard but instead Petrovs has managed to sweep!
Petrovs tries to stand but Telushikin is controlling from the bottom.
Petrovs wants to control from the top but Telushikin keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Telushikin is on top in guard.
Petrovs looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrovs, not yet.
Telushikin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrovs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Telushikin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Petrovs moves into full guard.
Petrovs keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs working a defensive guard but Telushikin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Telushikin trying to control the position but Petrovs is working away.
Petrovs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Telushikin tries to move to mount but Petrovs blocks the move with his legs.
Telushikin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrovs keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrovs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaspars Petrovs.
I've got Petrovs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaspars Petrovs!
Kaspars Petrovs managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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