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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Dobrosav (ranked 25078 p4p, 6153 weight class) and Lasar Petrov (ranked 684 p4p, 633 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lasar Petrov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksandar Dobrosav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasar Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrosav goes for a double leg but Petrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrov continues to drive forward.
Petrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Aleksandar Dobrosav has been cut.
Dobrosav smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dobrosav shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
Dobrosav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dobrosav dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Dobrosav throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lasar Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dobrosav under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dobrosav. That's going to slow Petrov down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
Petrov connects with the punch.
Dobrosav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Dobrosav circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dobrosav.
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dobrosav throws a body shot but no joy.
Dobrosav takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dobrosav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Petrov throws a combination. Dobrosav tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobrosav takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dobrosav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Dobrosav connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov tries to bum rush Dobrosav with a series of wild strikes but Dobrosav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dobrosav seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dobrosav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dobrosav drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Dobrosav misses with some punches.
Dobrosav landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dobrosav can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Dobrosav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobrosav with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrosav jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrov walks away with a smile on his face. Dobrosav gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A right-left combo lands from Petrov.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrov has managed to clinch.
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Petrov wants to clinch up but Dobrosav keeps it at a distance.
Dobrosav tries to counter by clinching up but Petrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Dobrosav shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov lunges at Dobrosav with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dobrosav's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dobrosav to the ground. Petrov is now in Dobrosav's guard.
Petrov won't allow Dobrosav to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov wants to stand but Dobrosav has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dobrosav is working an open guard so Petrov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dobrosav. Dobrosav obviously looking to wear him down.
Dobrosav tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
And Petrov tries to counter it with a takedown but Dobrosav pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Petrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dobrosav gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petrov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dobrosav looking to control.
Petrov is looking to pass into half guard but Dobrosav pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dobrosav is in guard.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Dobrosav tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasar Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Dobrosav's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Petrov duly obliges.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Dobrosav works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Dobrosav tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aleksandar Dobrosav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Dobrosav, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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.
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrosav dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Dobrosav moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dobrosav misses with the combination.
Lasar Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrosav takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dobrosav bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dobrosav is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to buck Dobrosav off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrosav postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Petrov is trying to buck Dobrosav off.
Petrov prevents Dobrosav from moving into mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Petrov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dobrosav dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Dobrosav was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dobrosav.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobrosav looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov works over Dobrosav's head and body with a nice combination.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrosav fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrov forces Dobrosav back against the cage and clinches.
Dobrosav swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dobrosav wants a takedown but no success here.
Dobrosav manages to break the clinch.
Dobrosav dives in and grabs Petrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Dobrosav's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Dobrosav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Dobrosav.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Dobrosav's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petrov works over Dobrosav's head and body with a nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov moves in looking to clinch but Dobrosav pushes him off.
Petrov lands a left and a right that send Dobrosav crashing to the mat, dazed. Petrov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dobrosav is rocked!
Petrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dobrosav looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dobrosav throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dobrosav.
Dobrosav tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasar Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Dobrosav'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. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Dobrosav.
Petrov throws a one two combo.
Petrov misses with a combination
and Dobrosav counters with a one-two to the body.
Dobrosav tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Petrov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dobrosav.
Petrov cracks Dobrosav with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dobrosav eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dobrosav wants to clinch.
Dobrosav cracks Petrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov pushes Dobrosav up against the cage in a clinch.
Dobrosav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobrosav tries to land a knee to the head but Petrov blocks with his arms.
Dobrosav throws an elbow but it misses.
Dobrosav can't get the takedown.
Dobrosav tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrov just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dobrosav sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dobrosav moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Dobrosav fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dobrosav connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Dobrosav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Dobrosav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobrosav swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
As Dobrosav backs off Petrov throws a huge counter combo but Dobrosav manages to avoid it all.
Petrov tries to clinch
and Dobrosav counters with a left and a right that stings Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Petrov scores with a four punch combination!
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dobrosav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Dobrosav avoids it well.
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dobrosavs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Petrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dobrosav circles away.
Dobrosav throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dobrosav connects with a body shot.
Petrov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dobrosav shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Dobrosav keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrov managing to block the knees to the body from Dobrosav.
Aleksandar Dobrosav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dobrosav tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petrov smiles and moves away.
Good shot there by Dobrosav.
Lasar Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Petrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dobrosav sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasar 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasar Petrov!
In defeat, Aleksandar Dobrosav stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger than ever. Thank you for coming.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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