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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Petrov (ranked 6 p4p, 59 weight class) and Malcolm Farquharson (ranked 2 p4p, 10 weight class). Petrov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Черная Волга. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 2 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Petrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcolm Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Farquharson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
Petrov is looking to counter the offense by Farquharson and move into the clinch.
Farquharson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice body kick.
A big right from Farquharson misses.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Farquharson. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Farquharson looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Farquharson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
And Petrov counters with a quick kick to the body but Farquharson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ivan Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov takes one on the button.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Farquharson throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Petrov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Farquharson counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks to clinch
and Farquharson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Farquharson.
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farquharson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov trying to control the position.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
Farquharson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Farquharson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Farquharson pushes down on Petrov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farquharson is nestled in close to Petrov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Farquharson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Petrov's thigh. Petrov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farquharson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Petrov managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Farquharson dominated that round.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Farquharson 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.
Farquharson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Petrov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson passes Petrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrov taking some punishment here, with Farquharson in his half guard.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Farquharson has control of the leg.
Farquharson lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.
Farquharson controlling the action here.
Farquharson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but Petrov defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Farquharson connects with a nice short shot to Petrov's temple.
Malcolm Farquharson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
Farquharson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farquharson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Farquharson lands strikes from half guard.
Farquharson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Farquharson thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
Petrov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Farquharson.
Farquharson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petrov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petrov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petrov!
Farquharson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov takes a little break here. Farquharson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Petrov working away.
Farquharson is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Farquharson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four 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.
Farquharson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petrov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Petrov wants to pass to mount but Farquharson is defending the position.
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Farquharson trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Farquharson 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!
Petrov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Farquharson defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malcolm Farquharson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Farquharson misses the target.
Farquharson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Farquharson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov defending well as Farquharson loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farquharson throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Farquharson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Farquharson's head.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Farquharson moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Farquharson cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Farquharson ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Farquharson misses the shot to the body.
Petrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Farquharson throws out a powerful jab.
Farquharson throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farquharson.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
Petrov tries to land a body kick
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
Farquharson looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Farquharson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Farquharson lands with a good body shot.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov tries to move into range but Farquharson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Farquharson scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Farquharson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
Farquharson walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquharson blocks a jab.
Farquharson looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Farquharson really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
Farquharson misses with a straight right.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Farquharson misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petrov.
Farquharson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Farquharson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Farquharson connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson keeps the fight on the outside.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Farquharson's leg. Farquharson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farquharson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov defending well as Farquharson loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson misses with a straight right.
Farquharson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Farquharson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Farquharson.
Petrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov closes the distance and pushes Farquharson back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson can't get the takedown.
Ivan Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Farquharson controls his hands.
Farquharson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Come on Farquharson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Petrov lands a shot to the body.
Farquharson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Petrov presses Farquharson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Farquharson stalling in the clinch.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Farquharson tries to circle away but Petrov has him pinned against the cage.
Farquharson wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farquharson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson can't get the takedown.
Ivan Petrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov had his way with Malcolm Farquharson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrov lands the left hand.
Ivan Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquharson misses the body punch
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Farquharson's knee momentarily.
Farquharson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Farquharson throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a big head kick but Farquharson shrugs it off.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Farquharson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farquharson moves away.
Farquharson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Farquharson takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Farquharson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Farquharson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Farquharson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Farquharson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Farquharson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrov scrambles back to his feet.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Farquharson misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov slips under a jab from Farquharson.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown. Petrov fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farquharson's guard.
Farquharson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Petrov frees his head nicely. Oh but Farquharson has switched to an armbar! Petrov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Malcolm Farquharson!
Malcolm Farquharson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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