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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov has chosen Iron Man as his entrance music. Kirill Petrov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
16 - 5 - 1 |
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176 cm
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159 lbs
33 - 21 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Quintana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirill Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov gets a takedown into half guard.
Quintana is trying is best to control the position here.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but Quintana defending well.
Quintana manages to get to full guard.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Quintana keeps moving.
Petrov 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.
Quintana is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Quintana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Quintana throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quintana swivels and escapes.
Quintana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Quintana is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quintana tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quintana to the ground. Quintana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quintana throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Quintana misses its intended target.
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Quintana.
Petrov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quintana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Julio Quintana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Petrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quintana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quintana misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quintana smiles and moves away.
Quintana fails to land the takedown.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quintana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov closes the distance and pushes Quintana back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quintana misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Quintana can't fight it off and eventually Petrov manages to take the fight to the floor. Quintana looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Quintana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Quintana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Quintana throwing shots but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Quintana is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Quintana to get the leverage.
Petrov controlling the position well.
Quintana wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quintana is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.
Petrov is trying to control but can't.
Quintana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petrov won't allow Quintana to pass to mount.
Quintana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quintana is working away from the top position though.
Quintana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quintana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quintana prevents Petrov from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kirill Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Quintana throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Quintana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Quintana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Quintana saw that one coming.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Quintana had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Quintana circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov tries to clinch there but Quintana circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quintana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quintana misses with a kick to the body.
Quintana keeps the fight on the outside.
Quintana slips a jab from Petrov.
Quintana seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Quintana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Quintana scores with a nice strike.
Quintana scores with a body shot.
Quintana blocks a jab.
Julio Quintana is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quintana as he avoids it easily.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quintana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quintana swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Quintana slips a jab from Petrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quintana just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quintana throws out the jab.
Petrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Julio Quintana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Petrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Quintana.
Petrov clinches up against the cage.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Quintana holds him up against the cage and eventually Petrov drops back down to his feet.
Quintana gets control of Petrov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Quintana will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Quintana pulls Petrov in to control the position.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Quintana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quintana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quintana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quintana is trying to keep Petrov in close.
Quintana keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Quintana is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Quintana keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quintana is trying to keep Petrov in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Julio Quintana.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quintana as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Quintana dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Quintana with a hook.
Quintana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrov wants to clinch up but Quintana keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
Quintana throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quintana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Quintana scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Quintana on his heels. He'll look to pass Quintana's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quintana pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage.
Petrov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quintana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quintana keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Julio Quintana just wasn't active enough.
Quintana throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quintana connects with a leg kick. Petrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Quintana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quintana avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Quintana looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quintana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quintana.
Petrov is looking to clinch but Quintana is avoiding it.
Quintana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov looks for a takedown but Quintana sprawls well.
Julio Quintana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Petrov.
Quintana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Quintana misses with a body kick.
Quintana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrov.
Quintana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quintana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quintana looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quintana needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Quintana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quintana but Quintana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Quintana.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrov dives in and grabs Quintana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quintana pushes down on Petrov's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Quintana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quintana 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Quintana!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Julio Quintana waved his t-shirt featuring Museum of Monsters & Madmen's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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