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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sargis Petrosyan (ranked 247 p4p, 677 weight class) and Hrvoje Vinkovic (ranked 29 p4p, 76 weight class). Vinkovic has chosen Hrvatska Zastava as his entrance music. Sargis Petrosyan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sargis Petrosyan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Vinkovic!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Petrosyan misses.
Petrosyan scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrosyan.
Petrosyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrosyan moves forwards but Vinkovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrosyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vinkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vinkovic darts in looking for a takedown but Petrosyan gets double underhooks and turns Vinkovic into the cage.
Vinkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vinkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrosyan throws out the jab.
Petrosyan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Vinkovic.
Petrosyan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrosyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinkovic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrosyan.
Vinkovic slips a jab from Petrosyan.
Vinkovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinkovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan blocks a jab.
Petrosyan lands with a hook. Vinkovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vinkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan moves out of range as Vinkovic strikes.
Jab from Vinkovic.
Sargis Petrosyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrosyan throws a hook to the side of Vinkovic's head but Vinkovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinkovic with a nice cross.
Petrosyan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinkovic. Petrosyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrosyan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vinkovic throws a nice looking combination but Petrosyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrosyan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vinkovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Petrosyan misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinkovic takes one to the chin there.
Petrosyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vinkovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrosyan.
Petrosyan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petrosyan throws a series of punches but Vinkovic avoids them all with ease.
Vinkovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Petrosyan throws the left hand but Vinkovic avoids the punch easily.
Petrosyan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vinkovic's sensitive parts.
Petrosyan jabs Vinkovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petrosyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vinkovic with a hook.
Vinkovic takes one to the chin there.
Petrosyan misses with a hook.
Petrosyan scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinkovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrosyan 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 Vinkovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vinkovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vinkovic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vinkovic misses the jab.
Vinkovic ducks under a wild hook from Petrosyan.
Vinkovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrosyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinkovic.
Petrosyan tried to counter with a leg kick but Vinkovic avoided it.
Petrosyan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vinkovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrosyan slips a jab and a cross from Vinkovic.
Petrosyan throws a leg kick
and Vinkovic counters with a left and a right that stings Petrosyan.
Vinkovic has closed the distance and engaged Petrosyan in a clinch.
Vinkovic working aggressively here.
Petrosyan tries a body shot but Vinkovic blocks it.
Vinkovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petrosyan after a bit of a struggle.
Sargis Petrosyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hrvoje Vinkovic.
Petrosyan scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinkovic working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Vinkovic fails to land.
Petrosyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrosyan throws a good cross that connects.
Petrosyan with a jab.
Petrosyan's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrosyan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrosyan lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrosyan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petrosyan throws an off balance right hand
and Vinkovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrosyan lands a head kick. Vinkovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vinkovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinkovic swings for the body but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Vinkovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vinkovic misses with a left hand
and Vinkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrosyan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vinkovic on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sargis Petrosyan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petrosyan throws a leg kick which misses Vinkovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinkovic tries to avoid it.
Petrosyan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sargis Petrosyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrosyan throws the left hand but Vinkovic avoids the punch easily.
Petrosyan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sargis Petrosyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrosyan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinkovic! But no joy.
Petrosyan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vinkovic's sensitive parts.
Petrosyan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vinkovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vinkovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Petrosyan.
Vinkovic cracks Petrosyan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Vinkovic misses.
Vinkovic 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.
Vinkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrosyan throws out the jab.
Petrosyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinkovic can do to turn this around?
Petrosyan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrosyan scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinkovic throws a hook but Petrosyan avoids it easily.
Petrosyan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petrosyan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vinkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrosyan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinkovic! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrosyan, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan scores with a leg kick.
Vinkovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrosyan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vinkovic.
Petrosyan lands a head kick!
Petrosyan tries to score with a low kick but Vinkovic moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinkovic! But no joy.
Petrosyan scores with a one two! Vinkovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vinkovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vinkovic throws a body punch but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Petrosyan thumps Vinkovic with a low kick.
Petrosyan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrosyan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrosyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrosyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vinkovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrosyan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrosyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vinkovic moves out of range as Petrosyan strikes.
A head kick misses from Petrosyan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinkovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Petrosyan.
Vinkovic throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Petrosyan.
Vinkovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Petrosyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinkovic.
Petrosyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrosyan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vinkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrosyan.
Nice defenses there by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrosyan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vinkovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan throws a jab when Vinkovic was well out of range.
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!
Vinkovic 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.
Petrosyan connects with a leg kick.
Petrosyan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick that knocks Vinkovic off balance momentarily.
Petrosyan misses the shot to the body.
Vinkovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrosyan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vinkovic's hands.
Vinkovic misses with an uppercut. Petrosyan saw that one coming.
Petrosyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinkovic.
Vinkovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrosyan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Petrosyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sargis Petrosyan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petrosyan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrosyan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrosyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrosyan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vinkovic's sensitive parts.
Petrosyan lands the left hand.
Vinkovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrosyan.
Petrosyan stuns Vinkovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vinkovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick that knocks Vinkovic off balance momentarily.
Vinkovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vinkovic throws the left hand but Petrosyan avoids the punch easily.
Vinkovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrosyan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrosyan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan with a nice calf kick.
Vinkovic tries to bum rush Petrosyan with a series of wild strikes but Petrosyan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by Petrosyan.
Vinkovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrosyan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrosyan.
Vinkovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Petrosyan throws Vinkovic to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrosyan misses with a wild body shot.
Vinkovic with the counter takedown but Petrosyan avoids it easily.
Petrosyan punishes Vinkovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrosyan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vinkovic's head backwards.
Vinkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrosyan moves away.
Petrosyan throws a leg kick which misses Vinkovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinkovic tries to avoid it.
Vinkovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrosyan. Petrosyan obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrosyan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vinkovic jabs at Petrosyan's body.
Vinkovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrosyan off the cage and back into range.
Vinkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vinkovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vinkovic misses with a looping left.
Petrosyan moves away from the strike by Vinkovic.
A head kick misses from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petrosyan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vinkovic on the side of the head.
Petrosyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinkovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan scoring well with a low kick there.
Vinkovic avoids the body shot from Petrosyan.
A little jabbing left from Vinkovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrosyan lands a really nice looking cross but Vinkovic seems unphased.
Petrosyan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrosyan throws out a loose jab but Vinkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrosyan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrosyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vinkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrosyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vinkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrosyan is just out of range.
Petrosyan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vinkovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrosyan throws a low kick, looking for Vinkovic's leg but Vinkovic calmly moves out of range.
Petrosyan throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinkovic! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan misses with a head kick.
Petrosyan digs a good hook to Vinkovic's body.
That kick from Petrosyan tenderised Vinkovic's leg. Vinkovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vinkovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrosyan's waist but Petrosyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vinkovic off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Petrosyan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vinkovic walks into a left hand.
Petrosyan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vinkovic counter with a right hand.
Petrosyan throws out a leg kick but Vinkovic moves out of range and Petrosyan only half commits.
Petrosyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrosyan with the inside leg kick.
Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinkovic.
Petrosyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinkovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sargis Petrosyan clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petrosyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vinkovic. That did some damage!
Petrosyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vinkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrosyan misses with an uppercut.
Vinkovic lands with a good body shot.
Petrosyan scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrosyan with the inside leg kick.
Vinkovic looks to land a right hand but Petrosyan moved out of range.
Petrosyan throws the left hand but Vinkovic avoids the punch easily.
Petrosyan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrosyan lands a glancing blow to the side of Vinkovic's head.
Petrosyan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vinkovic's sensitive parts.
Vinkovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Petrosyan is predictable there
and Vinkovic counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrosyan. That snapped Vinkovic's head back.
Petrosyan scores with a hook to the body. Vinkovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrosyan dodges the punch combination from Vinkovic.
The crowd cheers as Petrosyan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinkovic doesn't seem phased though.
Petrosyan cracks a nice hook into Vinkovic's ribs.
Petrosyan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vinkovic takes one to the side of the head.
Petrosyan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vinkovic.
Petrosyan with a nice cross.
Vinkovic throws a lazy right hand but Petrosyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrosyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrosyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrosyan throws a lazy right hand but Vinkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrosyan throws a right hand that Vinkovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Vinkovic also avoids with ease.
Vinkovic jabs Petrosyan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vinkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinkovic throws a body punch but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Vinkovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vinkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrosyan.
A countering left hand to the body from Vinkovic misses.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vinkovic misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Petrosyan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrosyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vinkovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vinkovic ducks under a wild hook from Petrosyan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinkovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vinkovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrosyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vinkovic. That did some damage!
Vinkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrosyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinkovic.
Petrosyan connects with a body shot that sends Vinkovic's belly button to the back.
Vinkovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vinkovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrosyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vinkovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrosyan. Petrosyan obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrosyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vinkovic throws a body punch but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Petrosyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan scores with a sloppy right hand. Vinkovic should have avoided that one.
Vinkovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrosyan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Petrosyan lunges at Vinkovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vinkovic's hand.
Vinkovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrosyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrosyan missing with a left hand there. Vinkovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Petrosyan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Petrosyan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vinkovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Vinkovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrosyan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrosyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vinkovic throws a jab when Petrosyan was well out of range.
Petrosyan throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinkovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrosyan thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sargis Petrosyan had his way with Hrvoje Vinkovic in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vinkovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan connects with a single shot there.
Petrosyan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrosyan misses with a low kick.
Petrosyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinkovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Petrosyan scores with a sloppy right hand. Vinkovic should have avoided that one.
Petrosyan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vinkovic ducks under a wild hook from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrosyan lands a nice looking body shot.
Vinkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrosyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good exchange - Vinkovic coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrosyan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan moves forwards but Vinkovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vinkovic throws a jab when Petrosyan was well out of range.
Petrosyan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vinkovic on the side of the head.
Petrosyan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vinkovic momentarily.
Vinkovic lands with a good body shot.
Petrosyan with the inside leg kick.
Petrosyan throws a lazy right hand but Vinkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrosyan misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Vinkovic.
Vinkovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hrvoje Vinkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrosyan with the inside leg kick.
Vinkovic staying out of range there.
Petrosyan throws a body punch but Vinkovic moves out of range.
Vinkovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrosyan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vinkovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vinkovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vinkovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petrosyan connects with a looping right hand.
Petrosyan throws a nice looking combination but Vinkovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vinkovic avoids the head kick by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan avoids the body shot from Vinkovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrosyan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrosyan lands a nice hook to Vinkovic's body. Vinkovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrosyan lands with a cross.
Petrosyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinkovic.
Vinkovic drops his hands momentarily and Petrosyan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Petrosyan.
Petrosyan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vinkovic in his tracks.
Petrosyan moves away from the strike by Vinkovic.
Petrosyan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vinkovic momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrosyan.
Vinkovic ducks right into an uppercut from Petrosyan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrosyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinkovic manages to avoid it.
Vinkovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vinkovic cracks Petrosyan with an open hand slap.
Petrosyan lands a head shot.
Petrosyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vinkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vinkovic swings for the body but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Petrosyan throws a lazy uppercut
and Vinkovic counters with a shoot takedown. Petrosyan fights it but they end up in guard.
Petrosyan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vinkovic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Vinkovic won't allow Petrosyan to get back to his feet.
Vinkovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vinkovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vinkovic prevents Petrosyan from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinkovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petrosyan pushes Vinkovic off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sargis Petrosyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrosyan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sargis Petrosyan!
Sargis Petrosyan retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Sargis Petrosyan 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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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
82% |
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