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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yaden Dhargey (ranked 141 p4p, 220 weight class) and Vasil Petrov (ranked 19 p4p, 27 weight class). Dhargey's entrance music is Gyallu - Anthem of Tibet. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yaden Dhargey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasil Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhargey.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Dhargey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Dhargey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Dhargey takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Dhargey is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Petrov scores with a four punch combination!
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dhargey checks the leg kick.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dhargey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dhargey misses with a hook.
Petrov tries a quick counter leg kick but Dhargey is wise to it.
Dhargey throws a big shot that misses.
Dhargey moves out of range of the body kick from Petrov.
Dhargey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhargey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Dhargey moved out of range.
Dhargey scores with a sloppy right hand. Petrov should have avoided that one.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhargey manages to avoid it.
Dhargey thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Dhargey lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Petrov lands a jab to Dhargey's midsection.
Dhargey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LVPED in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Dhargey just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dhargey tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Dhargey darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Dhargey into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dhargey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dhargey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov tries to work over Dhargey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dhargey digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Dhargey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dhargey off to one side.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dhargey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dhargey doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Dhargey tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dhargey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dhargey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Dhargey is looking to counter punch.
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dhargey ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Dhargey is out of range.
Dhargey ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Dhargey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaden Dhargey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Dhargey. That snapped Petrov's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Dhargey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Dhargey's body.
Dhargey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dhargey's head.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Dhargey's head but Dhargey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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.
Dhargey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dhargey working Petrov over with strikes.
Dhargey lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Dhargey.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but Dhargey is very close to passing his half guard.
Petrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dhargey.
Petrov is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Dhargey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petrov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dhargey is on him like a limpet, forcing Petrov back against the cage.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov lands a right hand.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dhargey is looking to take this one to the mat.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dhargey is trying to trip Petrov. He has hold of a leg but Petrov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dhargey persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Petrov wants to stand up but Dhargey is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Petrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dhargey jabs at Petrov's body.
Petrov misses with a hook. Dhargey ducked under it nicely.
Dhargey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dhargey.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vasil Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dhargey is looking to counter punch.
Dhargey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petrov is trying to defend but Dhargey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Petrov tries to kick Dhargey off but Dhargey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dhargey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dhargey prevents Petrov from standing back up.
Petrov is not content to let Dhargey control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dhargey is just out of range.
Dhargey lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dhargey on the side of the head.
Dhargey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dhargey throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dhargey avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Dhargey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov throws a jab when Dhargey was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dhargey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 leg kick.
It looked like Dhargey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Dhargey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dhargey connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petrov on his heels. He'll look to pass Petrov's guard now, I'm sure.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dhargey won't allow Petrov to sweep him here.
Petrov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dhargey has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dhargey.
Dhargey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dhargey backwards.
Petrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dhargey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dhargey.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dhargey is trying to drag Petrov to the mat but Petrov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Petrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov prevents Dhargey from breaking the clinch.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dhargey misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dhargey.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dhargey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dhargey throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Dhargey is out of range.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dhargey finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
Dhargey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Dhargey's body. Dhargey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Dhargey.
Petrov digs a good hook to Dhargey's body.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dhargey is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Dhargey staying out of range there.
Dhargey throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Dhargey shoots in and drives through. Petrov sprawls well.
Dhargey clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov misses with a left hand
letting Dhargey counter with a right hand.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Dhargey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dhargey checks a leg kick.
Dhargey looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Dhargey or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrov, which made it look bad.
Dhargey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Dhargey's leg. Dhargey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dhargey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Dhargey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrov.
Petrov stuns Dhargey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dhargey lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Dhargey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dhargey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Dhargey's leg but Dhargey calmly moves out of range.
Dhargey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dhargey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dhargey slips a straight right by Petrov.
Dhargey feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Dhargey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Dhargey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Dhargey seems unphased.
Dhargey scores with a body shot.
Dhargey throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Dhargey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vasil Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dhargey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dhargey.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Dhargey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dhargey blocks a leg kick.
Dhargey is looking to counter the offense by Petrov and move into the clinch.
Dhargey misses with a body shot.
Dhargey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dhargey slips under a jab.
Yaden Dhargey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Dhargey moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dhargey.
Dhargey blocks a leg kick.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses.
Dhargey catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dhargey.
Dhargey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Dhargey.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dhargey slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Dhargey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dhargey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Petrov. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses.
Dhargey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dhargey lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Vasil Petrov has been cut.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dhargey.
Dhargey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Dhargey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dhargey misses with a body shot.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dhargey walks into a jab.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Dhargey's head but Dhargey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dhargey scores with a shot to the body.
Dhargey looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Dhargey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dhargey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dhargey. That did some damage!
Dhargey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dhargey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dhargey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dhargey drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Dhargey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dhargey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Dhargey.
Dhargey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Dhargey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasil 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasil Petrov!
A relieved looking Vasil Petrov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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