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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaquan Woods (ranked 294 p4p, 437 weight class) and Vasil Petrov (ranked 36 p4p, 54 weight class). Shaquan Woods had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shaquan Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasil Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov cracks Woods with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Shaquan Woods has been cut.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Woods wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Woods crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petrov - the referee stops the clock and Woods gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petrov. Woods manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Woods jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Woods checks a low kick from Petrov.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Woods swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woods gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Woods tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Petrov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov misses with a body shot.
It looked like Woods was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov works Woods's body with a nice hook.
Woods throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Woods coming out on top.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from 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 Woods has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Woods and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Woods has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just a bunch of gays in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Woods uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Vasil Petrov has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
Woods tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrov avoided it.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Vasil Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from Woods is predictable there
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Petrov.
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Woods misses with a hook
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Woods cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov moves out of range as Woods strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Woods cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Woods misses.
Woods staying out of range there.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
Petrov swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Woods's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Woods finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Woods throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Woods has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Woods throws a chopping leg kick but Petrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Woods doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Woods.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Woods seems unphased.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woods bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Petrov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Woods.
Woods throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Woods swings widly with a right hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov moves out of range as Woods strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woods swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Woods throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Woods checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Woods lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Woods avoids it with no problem.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov throws a hook but Woods blocks it.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Woods under the eye.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Woods 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
Woods misses with a body shot.
Vasil Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Woods might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Woods looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods misses with the body kick
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov with a jab.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Woods doesn't seem bothered though.
Woods throws a head kick that misses.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Woods.
Shaquan Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Petrov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Woods turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Woods takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Woods looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Woods misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woods's sensitive parts.
Woods waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Woods down.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Woods looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick.
Woods throws the kick towards the body but Petrov avoids it.
Woods sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Woods counters with a left and a right that stings Petrov.
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Petrov swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
That kick from Woods tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Woods misses its intended target.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Woods attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Petrov - that will leave a mark!
Petrov lands a jab.
Shaquan Woods's cut is getting worse.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Woods's body.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Woods with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Woods's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Woods takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Woods throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Woods's leg. Woods is trying to keep his angry face on.
Woods takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Woods's belly button to the back.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Woods, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woods gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Woods looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Woods moves out of range of the body kick from Petrov.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Woods is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Woods showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Woods checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Woods takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Woods turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Petrov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Petrov.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Woods throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Woods blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Woods explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woods. Woods obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petrov throws a wild body kick that Woods sees coming a mile off.
Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
A big left from Woods misses.
Petrov feints a counter leg kick.
Petrov works Woods's body with a nice hook.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Woods throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheers as Woods lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Woods misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Woods swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woods's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Woods scrambles back to his feet.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woods.
Vasil Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasil 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasil Petrov!
A very excited looking Vasil Petrov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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