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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Man. On his way into the cage it seems that Kirill Petrov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kirill Petrov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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159 lbs
28 - 20 - 0 |
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175 cm
33
165 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirill Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Vegata!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Vegata with that takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vegata enables Petrov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vegata manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Petrov is pushing down on Vegata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vegata is fighting to maintain full guard but Petrov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petrov trying to control the action but Vegata is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegata has his hands clasped together around Petrov's back. He's all about the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Petrov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Petrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vegata is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata is trying to control but can't.
Petrov seems to be looking for submissions.
Petrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vegata has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vegata sees it coming and defends easily.
Vegata trying to control but Petrov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is trying to control. Vegata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vegata controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov works his way into full mount!
Petrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petrov is looking to work his way around to Vegata's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vegata tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Vegata is squirming around, avoiding Petrov's attempts to control the action.
Petrov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vegata tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Vegata working to try and regain half guard.
Vegata defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Petrov.
Petrov wants to control the pace but Vegata is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Vegata wants to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov prevents Vegata from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegata looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Vegata is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Petrov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vegata.
Vegata fails with the takedown.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegata.
Vegata connects with a looping right hand.
Antonio Vegata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegata throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov clinches with his opponent.
Petrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vegata gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Petrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Petrov has Vegata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vegata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov successfully pulls guard.
Vegata trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov controls Vegata momentarily but Vegata frees himself.
Vegata stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
Vegata lands a couple of elbows.
Vegata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Petrov pulls Vegata in close to his closed guard and prevents Vegata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegata wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vegata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vegata has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Petrov wants to work for an arm triangle but Vegata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Vegata keeps moving.
Kirill Petrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata controlling the position.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vegata pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kirill Petrov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vegata slips under a jab.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Vegata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vegata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vegata's half guard.
Vegata wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is thwarting Vegata's attempts to control the position.
Vegata is doing well to control the position and prevent Petrov from advancing to side control.
Petrov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vegata reverses the position - he's now on top in Petrov's guard.
Vegata drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Petrov dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegata controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegata keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Vegata keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kirill Petrov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Vegata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Vegata avoids nicely.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vegata on the side of the head.
Vegata misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Vegata misses with a straight right.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vegata shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Vegata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vegata looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov gets full guard.
Vegata trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov wants to sweep here but Vegata controlling him for the moment.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vegata manages to get himself to full guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vegata's guard.
Vegata looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Petrov looking to control but Vegata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrov is working for a guillotine from mount but Vegata frees his head quite easily.
Vegata tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petrov has control of Vegata's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vegata regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata regains half guard.
Petrov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petrov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vegata is surviving well by controlling Petrov's body position as best he can.
Kirill Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vegata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vegata trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata is trying to get back to full guard.
Vegata wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Vegata wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Antonio Vegata hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Petrov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Antonio Vegata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Vegata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Petrov!
An out of breath Kirill 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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