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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Petrov (ranked 6 p4p, 83 weight class) and Malcolm Farquharson (ranked 3 p4p, 11 weight class). Petrov comes to the cage accompanied by Черная Волга. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
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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 24 - 3 - 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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcolm Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson misses with a straight left.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Farquharson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Farquharson walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Petrov misses
and Farquharson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Farquharson is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farquharson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as Farquharson sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Farquharson is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Farquharson to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Petrov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Farquharson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Petrov to regain full guard.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Farquharson landing with the ground and pound.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson scoring with some ground and pound.
Farquharson trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Farquharson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Petrov is adopting a defensive guard.
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Farquharson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Farquharson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
A bone on bone clash there as Farquharson blocks the leg kick.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farquharson.
Petrov lands with a nice body kick.
Ivan Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Petrov is looking to clinch but Farquharson is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malcolm Farquharson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petrov misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov tries to counter by clinching up but Farquharson breaks away and moves out of range.
Farquharson misses with a wild combination.
Farquharson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Farquharson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farquharson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov thumps Farquharson with a low kick.
Petrov scores with the left hand. Farquharson knows he should have avoided that one.
Farquharson misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a head kick. That will keep Farquharson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ivan Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a jab when Farquharson was well out of range.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
Farquharson drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Farquharson misses the target.
Farquharson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Farquharson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farquharson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Farquharson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petrov takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Farquharson 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.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Farquharson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Farquharson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Farquharson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farquharson scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov cracks Farquharson with a good jab.
Petrov scores with a kick to the body.
Petrov drives through and clinches with Farquharson against the cage.
Farquharson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Farquharson is stalling here.
Petrov gets underhooks to prevent Farquharson's takedown attempt.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Petrov works on Farquharson's body with a couple of short punches.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Petrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Petrov is leaning against Farquharson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Farquharson's ribcage. Farquharson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farquharson is breathing heavily.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov is working Farquharson over against the cage.
Petrov slows down the pace here.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Farquharson blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farquharson can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Farquharson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farquharson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Petrov scores with a head kick. Farquharson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Farquharson throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Petrov wants to clinch but Farquharson slips to the side
and Farquharson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov has Farquharson up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petrov as Farquharson tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson 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. Farquharson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Farquharson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Petrov.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Farquharson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farquharson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is looking to control Petrov's arms but Petrov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Farquharson has his back to the cage.
Petrov is working Farquharson over against the cage.
Farquharson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov pushes Farquharson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Farquharson controls his hands.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Farquharson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Good body shot from Farquharson.
Farquharson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Farquharson takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farquharson avoiding damage.
Petrov tries to work over Farquharson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Petrov working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov tries a body shot but Farquharson blocks it.
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Farquharson's head.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov tries to work over Farquharson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Farquharson avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Ivan Petrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Farquharson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Petrov catches Farquharson right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
A left lands for Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Farquharson.
Farquharson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Farquharson scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farquharson looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farquharson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Farquharson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Farquharson slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson misses with a hook.
Farquharson throws a shot to the body.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Farquharson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Farquharson in his tracks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farquharson.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farquharson's elbow.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farquharson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov pushes Farquharson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Farquharson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Petrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrov pushes Farquharson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov tries a body shot but Farquharson blocks it.
Farquharson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Petrov is working Farquharson over against the cage.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farquharson's elbow.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farquharson misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Farquharson blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Farquharson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov pushes Farquharson up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Petrov is leaning against Farquharson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Petrov.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Farquharson controls his hands.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Farquharson avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Petrov.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Farquharson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farquharson.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Petrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivan Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Petrov throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Farquharson looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Farquharson works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farquharson.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick from Petrov.
Petrov tries to land a front kick but Farquharson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farquharson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov throws a hook but Farquharson blocks it.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Farquharson should have avoided that one.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Farquharson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farquharson moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farquharson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov is looking to chop away at Farquharson's legs.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Petrov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Farquharson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Farquharson persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Farquharson misses the target.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to clinch up but Farquharson keeps it at a distance.
Petrov throws a low kick but Farquharson avoids it.
Petrov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Petrov defending well as Farquharson loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov looks for the body kick but Farquharson saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Farquharson.
Farquharson takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farquharson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Farquharson looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Malcolm Farquharson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Farquharson misses the jab.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov digs a good hook to Farquharson's body.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Farquharson saw that one coming.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Farquharson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farquharson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a low kick, right behind Farquharson 's knee.
A solid body kick from Petrov.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
Farquharson walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov lands a nice looking body kick.
Farquharson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivan Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Farquharson.
Farquharson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farquharson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farquharson swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Farquharson throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ivan Petrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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