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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Petrov (ranked 201 p4p, 12 weight class) and Preston Mason (ranked 663 p4p, 29 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Petrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Preston Mason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Petrov catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Mason.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mason scores with a jab to the body.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason throws a combination that misses
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mason falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov connects with a jab.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Mason jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Mason tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Mason misses.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Mason shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrov's guard.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrov is on top in guard.
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason is striking off his back. Petrov thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mason wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Mason preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Petrov seems content to control.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mason trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Petrov manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Mason keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petrov throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.
Mason stalks Petrov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petrov's face. Petrov staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason shoots for a takedown but Petrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mason throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Sergei Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Mason staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Mason tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Mason tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Mason misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Mason misses
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Mason changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Preston Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with the combination.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Mason throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Mason.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mason walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov catches Mason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov slips under a jab from Mason.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason wants to counter with a clinch but Petrov pushes him away.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Sergei Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
A big right from Petrov misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Mason throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mason misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Mason with a poor takedown
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Mason.
Petrov lands a two punch combo.
Mason has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Mason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mason somewhat.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason misses the jab.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mason.
Mason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sergei Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Mason is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mason swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason slips under a jab from Petrov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Mason misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason misses with a body shot
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Mason.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
A big right from Mason misses.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason lands a jab to the nose.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sergei Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Mason misses.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mason shoots and misses
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Mason throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Mason misses the jab.
Mason dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Mason's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mason misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Sergei Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason tries for a takedown but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big right from Mason misses.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason shoots and misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
And Mason tries to counter it with a takedown but Petrov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Mason lands an overhand right.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Mason tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason goes for a double leg but Petrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrov continues to drive forward.
Mason slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mason misses with a hook.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason feints the counter takedown.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mason throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov with a jab.
Mason is rocked!
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov throws a combination. Mason tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mason tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov cracks Mason with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mason tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Petrov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mason is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Petrov!
Sergei Petrov retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Sergei Petrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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