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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Hood (ranked 25007 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Petrosyan (ranked 4992 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrosyan has chosen Fighting Gold as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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188 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Hood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dr Petrosyan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hood has a takedown stuffed.
Hood goes for a double leg but Petrosyan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrosyan continues to drive forward.
Hood avoids the head kick by Petrosyan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrosyan.
Hood tries to keep at a distance but Petrosyan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrosyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrosyan rushes Hood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hood tries to pull guard but Petrosyan holds him up against the cage and eventually Hood drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Hood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrosyan manages to break the clinch.
Hood gets tackled into the cage by Petrosyan. Petrosyan maintains the clinch.
Petrosyan has Hood pressed against the cage, preventing Hood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Petrosyan.
Hood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hood if he has to take too many more of those.
Hood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrosyan.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like William Hood has been cut.
Hood slows down the pace here.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside that Hood shrugs off.
Petrosyan breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hood displaying some good clinch control by pressing Petrosyan up against the cage.
Hood is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Petrosyan.
Hood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrosyan misses with a head kick.
Petrosyan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrosyan takes the fight into the clinch.
Petrosyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrosyan being controlled against the cage.
Hood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrosyan moves into the clinch.
Petrosyan can't find room to land a body shot as Hood controls the action.
Petrosyan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hood's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hood tries to pull guard but Petrosyan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hood decides to pull guard.
Petrosyan tries to stand but Hood is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrosyan has managed to clinch.
Hood is trying to pull guard but Petrosyan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hood is trying to force a seperation but Petrosyan has the dominant position.
Petrosyan stalling in the clinch but Hood improves position.
Petrosyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrosyan lands a damaging elbow.
William Hood's cut is getting worse.
Petrosyan tries to circle away but Hood has him pinned against the cage.
Petrosyan manages to break the clinch.
Petrosyan connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Petrosyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Hood's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hood or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrosyan, which made it look bad.
Good leg kick by Petrosyan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Petrosyan thumps Hood with a low kick.
Hood dives in and grabs Petrosyan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrosyan pushes down on Hood's head and hops out.
Hood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrosyan pinned against the cage. Petrosyan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Hood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrosyan.
Hood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrosyan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrosyan moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan is leaning against Hood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrosyan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrosyan is trying to break free.
Hood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrosyan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hood pulls guard successfully.
Petrosyan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hood's guard.
Petrosyan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hood pulls Petrosyan in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrosyan from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan wants to stand and escape but instead Hood has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hood throwing strikes but missing.
Hood prevents Petrosyan from getting back to his feet.
Hood gets to his feet. Petrosyan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrosyan.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrosyan tries to break the clinch but Hood is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petrosyan as Hood tries to tie him up.
Petrosyan wants to break free but Hood has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan wants to stall.
Petrosyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrosyan has closed the distance and engaged Hood in a clinch.
Hood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrosyan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrosyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrosyan breaks from the clinch.
Petrosyan misses with a shot to the body
and Hood counters by moving into the clinch.
Hood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrosyan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petrosyan lands with a light punch inside.
Hood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hood's defenses.
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 breaks the clinch.
Petrosyan rushes Hood and presses him up against the cage.
Petrosyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petrosyan looking to stall.
Hood is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrosyan has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrosyan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petrosyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrosyan has closed the distance and engaged Hood in a clinch.
Petrosyan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hood's efforts to push away.
Petrosyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Petrosyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Hood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Petrosyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hood dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrosyan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrosyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hood, pushing him back against the cage.
Petrosyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrosyan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hood lands a nice uppercut.
Hood is trying to push Petrosyan away but Petrosyan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hood fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrosyan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hood's defenses.
Petrosyan misses with a punch to the body.
Hood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrosyan is trying to break the clinch but Hood is controlling him.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow.
Petrosyan breaks the clinch.
Petrosyan clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan presses Hood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrosyan trying to control the position but instead, Hood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petrosyan into the cage.
Hood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dr Petrosyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrosyan rushes Hood and presses him up against the cage.
Petrosyan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petrosyan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Petrosyan digs a right hand into Hood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hood's gas tank.
Hood jumps guard but Petrosyan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Hood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrosyan tries to circle away but Hood has him pinned against the cage.
Hood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Petrosyan manages to break the clinch.
Petrosyan has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hood is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrosyan has double underhooks.
Hood takes an elbow to the temple.
Petrosyan breaks the clinch.
Petrosyan has managed to clinch.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow.
William Hood's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Petrosyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrosyan darts in and clinches Hood up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Petrosyan.
Nice elbow from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrosyan keeps Hood at a distance using the push kick.
Petrosyan forces Hood back against the cage and clinches.
Hood is trying to pull guard but Petrosyan has him pressed against the cage.
Dr Petrosyan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petrosyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrosyan rushes Hood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Petrosyan.
Hood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside.
Petrosyan is leaning against Hood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrosyan breaks from the clinch.
Hood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dr Petrosyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrosyan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petrosyan'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.
Hood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrosyan walks away with a smile on his face. Hood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Petrosyan forces Hood back against the cage and clinches.
Hood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petrosyan smiles and moves away.
Petrosyan clinches up with Hood and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside that Hood shrugs off.
Jeez, William Hood's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Petrosyan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dr Petrosyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at William Hood's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dr Petrosyan!
A less than humble Dr Petrosyan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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