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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 122
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1# McIntyre misses with a straight right. Good standup being displayed there by Petrucci as he connects with a hook. Silvio Petrucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McIntyre swings widly with a right hand
and Petrucci counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Petrucci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
McIntyre works the jab nicely. Petrucci loads up on a big right hand but McIntyre slips the punch. McIntyre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petrucci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a lazy right hand but Petrucci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A countering left hand to the body from Petrucci misses. McIntyre's corner calls for a 1-2. McIntyre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Petrucci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McIntyre.
This has been an exciting period of action! Petrucci misses with a body shot.
Petrucci avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A telegraphed right hand from McIntyre misses the target. McIntyre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A swing and a miss from McIntyre. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Petrucci has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Petrucci moves out of range as McIntyre strikes.#T1# McIntyre missing with a left hand there. Petrucci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Petrucci throws a poor cross that misses
and McIntyre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Petrucci swings and misses with a shot to the body and McIntyre counters with a stiff right hand. McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrucci is just out of range. Petrucci looks like he wants to counter punch here. Petrucci ducks under a wild hook from McIntyre. We've been told by McIntyre's head coaches at 99% Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2# Petrucci pushes McIntyre up against the cage in a clinch. Petrucci tries to work over McIntyre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Petrucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McIntyre stalling.
Petrucci struggles to land a body shot inside as McIntyre controls his hands.
Petrucci is trying to stall.
#BC2# Petrucci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McIntyre lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from McIntyre misses. Petrucci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McIntyre. Petrucci looks like he wants to counter punch here. Petrucci is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McIntyre rather than just go for the knockout.#T2# Petrucci ducks under a wild hook from McIntyre. Petrucci avoids the body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands with a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McIntyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McIntyre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Petrucci throws a jab when McIntyre was well out of range. Petrucci rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McIntyre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McIntyre tests Petrucci's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC# Petrucci is rocked! McIntyre lands a brutal uppercut that launches Petrucci off his feet! Petrucci tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sweeney McIntyre! A very excited looking Sweeney McIntyre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1# Kretschmer lands with a good body shot. Petrucci takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kretschmer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrucci. A big left from Petrucci misses. Petrucci comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kretschmer misses with a wild body shot. Petrucci jabs at Kretschmer's body. Kretschmer misses with a takedown attempt and Petrucci counters with a lovely straight right hand! Petrucci scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Petrucci looks to land a combination but Kretschmer avoids it well. Kretschmer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrucci connects with a body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kretschmer walks into a straight right hand from Petrucci. Petrucci throws a chopping leg kick but Kretschmer manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nice defenses there by Petrucci. The fight stays on the outside here - Kretschmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Petrucci throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Petrucci misses. #T1##CL2# Petrucci gets a clinch. Petrucci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kretschmers head. Petrucci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kretschmer can't find room to land a body shot as Petrucci controls the action.
#BC2# Petrucci manages to break the clinch.
Kretschmer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrucci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Petrucci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kretschmer. Kretschmer blocks a jab. Petrucci digs a good body shot into Kretschmer's ribs. A telegraphed right hand from Kretschmer misses the target. Petrucci scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2# It looks like Gero Kretschmer has been cut. The crowd cheers as Petrucci lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kretschmer doesn't seem phased though. Petrucci fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kretschmer closes the distance but Petrucci moves to the side and Petrucci counters with a lovely straight right hand! Petrucci throws a jab but it's blocked by Kretschmer. Kretschmer moves to clinch but Petrucci breaks away and Petrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Petrucci dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Kretschmer misses the target. Kretschmer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Petrucci closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Petrucci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Petrucci throws a jab but it's blocked by Kretschmer. Kretschmer scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrucci!
Kretschmer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrucci. Petrucci lands with a right hand. Petrucci sizes up Kretschmer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kretschmer looks to clinch and Kretschmer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kretschmer moves to clinch but Petrucci breaks away and Petrucci counters with a stiff right hand. Petrucci avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kretschmer sets himself, and Petrucci steps forward looking for the clinch! Kretschmer avoids it this time. A jab from Petrucci misses. #T3# Petrucci circles away from the clinch attempt and Petrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Petrucci is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kretschmer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Kretschmer misses with a jab to the body
and Petrucci counters with a stiff right hand. Petrucci feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kretschmers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Petrucci ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Petrucci throws a lazy right hand but Kretschmer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kretschmer is looking to counter the offense by Petrucci and move into the clinch. Kretschmer tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Petrucci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Petrucci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kretschmer. Petrucci connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Petrucci tests Kretschmer's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kretschmer moves in looking to clinch but Petrucci pushes him off. A telegraphed right hand from Kretschmer misses the target. Kretschmer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Petrucci missing with a left hand there. Kretschmer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kretschmer misses with a body shot
enabling Petrucci to counter with a crisp jab. #T4# Kretschmer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kretschmer wants to clinch but Petrucci slips to the side and Petrucci counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kretschmer misses with a combination
and Petrucci counters with a stiff right hand. No joy there for Petrucci, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrucci looks to throw the jab but Kretschmer is out of range. A shot to the body from Kretschmer misses letting Petrucci counter with a right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Kretschmer. Petrucci does a little dance to reset his feet. Petrucci misses with a looping left. Petrucci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kretschmer. Kretschmer is looking to clinch. Petrucci jabbing away but nothing is landing. Petrucci lands a nice hook to Kretschmer's body. Kretschmer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2# Petrucci moves into the clinch. Petrucci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Petrucci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kretschmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Petrucci dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gero Kretschmer's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kretschmer tries to clinch but Petrucci moves out of range. Kretschmer takes a shot right to the bread basket. Petrucci has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kretschmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrucci was well out of range. Poor timing from Kretschmer. Kretschmer misses with a takedown and Petrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Kretschmer. Petrucci does a little dance to reset his feet. Kretschmer slips a jab and a cross from Petrucci.
Petrucci circles away from the clinch attempt and Petrucci counters with a lovely straight right hand! Petrucci throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kretschmer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Decent striking displayed by Kretschmer there. Kretschmer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kretschmer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kretschmer moves to clinch but Petrucci breaks away enabling Petrucci to counter with a crisp jab. Petrucci misses with an uppercut. Kretschmer saw that one coming.#T1# Petrucci scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL# Kretschmer moves into range and clinches up with Petrucci. Kretschmer misses with a body punch.
Kretschmer can't find room to land a body shot as Petrucci controls the action.
Petrucci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Petrucci lands a body shot. Petrucci works on Kretschmer's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Petrucci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Petrucci throws a shot to the body.
Kretschmer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kretschmer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrucci makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Silvio Petrucci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Petrucci takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kretschmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrucci manages to avoid it. Kretschmer ducks right into an uppercut from Petrucci. Petrucci circles away from the clinch attempt and Petrucci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Kretschmer has his takedown stuffed letting Petrucci counter with a right hand. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# Kretschmer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrucci counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Petrucci scores with a punch to the head. Petrucci closes the distance and lands a one-two. Petrucci works Kretschmer's body with a nice hook. A swing and a miss from Petrucci. Kretschmer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kretschmer wants to clinch and Kretschmer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Petrucci scores with a jab. Petrucci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kretschmer is looking to wear down Petrucci with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kretschmer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Petrucci lands with a cross. Kretschmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kretschmer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A big left from Kretschmer misses. Petrucci looks to land a left hand but Kretschmer moved out of range nicely. Petrucci throws a right and a left that both miss. Petrucci looks to land a left hand but Kretschmer moved out of range nicely.#T3# Petrucci lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Petrucci misses. Petrucci's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Petrucci duly obliges. A looping hook to the body misses from Kretschmer. Petrucci does a little dance to reset his feet. It seemed like Petrucci was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2# Kretschmer tries to keep at a distance but Petrucci has taken the fight into the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kretschmer. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kretschmer. Kretschmer tries to throw a body punch but Petrucci avoids it by throwing Kretschmer back against the cage. Petrucci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrucci lands a hook that snaps the head of Kretschmer backwards. Petrucci misses with a punch to the body.
Petrucci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kretschmer throws a head punch that misses. Petrucci struggles to land a body shot inside as Kretschmer controls his hands.
Petrucci scores with a shot to the side of Kretschmer's head. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right from Petrucci on the inside. #BC# Kretschmer manages to break the clinch.
Kretschmer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kretschmer swings widly with a right hand
and Petrucci counters with a right hand to the body. Kretschmer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kretschmer darts in trying to clinch enabling Petrucci to counter with a crisp jab. Kretschmer doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrucci circles away.
Kretschmer closes the distance but Petrucci moves to the side and Petrucci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Petrucci circles away from the clinch attempt and Kretschmer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2# Petrucci closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Kretschmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Petrucci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Gero Kretschmer's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Kretschmer misses with a body shot
and Petrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kretschmer tries to clinch but Petrucci moves away and Kretschmer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Petrucci misses with the combination.
Petrucci connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kretschmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrucci moves away. Petrucci looks to land a right hand but Kretschmer moved out of range. Kretschmer wants to clinch up but Petrucci keeps it at a distance. Kretschmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrucci was well out of range. Poor timing from Kretschmer. Despite the aggression on Petrucci's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Petrucci lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kretschmer at a distance.
Petrucci tests Kretschmer's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lazy left from Petrucci finds it's target. Kretschmer misses with a wild body shot. Petrucci avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kretschmer throws a right and a left that Petrucci avoids nicely. #T1# Petrucci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kretschmer sets himself, and Petrucci steps forward looking for the clinch! Kretschmer avoids it this time. Kretschmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kretschmer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrucci finds it's way round the side to connect with Kretschmer's head. Petrucci digs a good body shot into Kretschmer's ribs. Petrucci is looking to score with low kicks. A big left from Petrucci misses. A big left from Petrucci misses. #CL# Petrucci tries to keep at a distance but Kretschmer has taken the fight into the clinch. Petrucci is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kretschmer is defending well for now. Kretschmer tries a body shot but Petrucci blocks it.
Kretschmer misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Kretschmer.
Petrucci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kretschmer has him pressed against the cage. Kretschmer misses with a body punch.
Kretschmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Petrucci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kretschmer backwards. Gero Kretschmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Petrucci blocking some punches.
Kretschmer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kretschmer tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrucci shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrucci. Kretschmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kretschmer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kretschmer on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Petrucci. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kretschmer has a couple of punches blocked by Petrucci.
Kretschmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrucci. Silvio Petrucci seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2# Petrucci manages to break the clinch.
Kretschmer tries to clinch up. Kretschmer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kretschmer closes the distance looking to clinch and Petrucci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Silvio Petrucci seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kretschmer slips a straight right by Petrucci.#T3# Kretschmer misses with a left hand and Petrucci counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kretschmer thinking. Petrucci avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrucci avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kretschmer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petrucci lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrucci. Petrucci throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A right-left combo lands from Petrucci. Nice jab there from Petrucci. Kretschmer darts in trying to clinch enabling Petrucci to counter with a crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! A looping hook to the body misses from Kretschmer. Petrucci does a little dance to reset his feet. Petrucci throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kretschmer. Kretschmer misses with a lunging right hand
letting Petrucci counter with a right hand. Kretschmer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kretschmer there as he acknowledges the shot. Kretschmer swings and misses with a shot to the body and Petrucci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Petrucci throws a jab but it's blocked by Kretschmer. Kretschmer takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kretschmer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kretschmer takes a shot right to the bread basket. Petrucci misses with a series of wild punches.
Kretschmer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Petrucci fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kretschmer wants to clinch but Petrucci slips to the side enabling Petrucci to counter with a crisp jab. Petrucci misses with an uppercut. Kretschmer saw that one coming. Kretschmer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Silvio Petrucci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kretschmer misses with a right hand and Petrucci counters with a nice uppercut. Petrucci throws the left hand but Kretschmer avoids the punch easily. Petrucci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kretschmer misses with a left hand and Petrucci counters with a left and a right that stings Kretschmer.
And that's the end of the fight! Silvio Petrucci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Petrucci has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Petrucci! Gero Kretschmer spoke after the fight, saying 'I would prefer even to lose with honor than to win by cheating.'.
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Event:
Just Bleed Midweek 2
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1# Petrucci scores with a crisp jab that stopped Debble in his tracks. Debble throws a right hand that misses
and Petrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Debble misses with a body shot
and Petrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A telegraphed right hand from Debble misses the target. Debble misses with an uppercut. Petrucci saw that one coming. Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble. Petrucci throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Debble on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Petrucci takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrucci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Debble throws out the jab. Petrucci throws a lazy right hand but Debble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Petrucci throws a one two combo.
Debble lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Debble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrucci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Debble looks to land a right hand but Petrucci moved out of range. Debble throws a looping overhand right but Petrucci ducks down to avoid it. Petrucci scores with a one two! Debble had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Petrucci slips a straight right by Debble. Petrucci tries to bum rush Debble with a series of wild strikes but Debble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1# Debble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Debble changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrucci moves away. Petrucci lands an overhand right. Petrucci takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silvio Petrucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Petrucci misses. Petrucci cracks a nice hook into Debble's ribs. Debble misses with a right hand enabling Petrucci to counter with a crisp jab. Petrucci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Debble.
Petrucci blocks a jab. Debble swings for the body but Petrucci moves out of range.
Petrucci looks to throw the jab but Debble is out of range. Debble throwing a counter right hand but Petrucci manages to avoid it. Petrucci slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back 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! Debble scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Debble misses the shot to the body. A shot to the body from Debble misses letting Petrucci counter with a right hand. Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble.#T2# Petrucci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Debble. Petrucci tries to close the distance and clinch but Debble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Debble moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Petrucci avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Petrucci digs a good body shot into Debble's ribs. Debble listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Petrucci looks to score with a jab to the body but Debble is just out of range. Petrucci is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Debble had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Debble slips a straight right by Petrucci. Petrucci blocks a jab. Debble misses with a hook. Petrucci ducked under it nicely. Debble misses with a right hand and Petrucci counters with a straight right hand. Petrucci sizes up Debble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Debble throws a hook but Petrucci avoids it easily. Petrucci slips a straight right by Debble. Petrucci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Debble. Petrucci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Debble.
Petrucci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Debble.
Debble was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3# Debble throws a body punch but Petrucci moves out of range. Petrucci moves away from the strike by Debble. Petrucci throws a right and a left that both miss. Debble swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrucci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fight stays on the outside here - Petrucci looks like he's thinking about clinching though. An attempted straight right counter from Debble misses the target. Petrucci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Debble. Debble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Petrucci closes the distance and clinches. Debble lands with a light punch inside. Debble misses with the head strike.
Debble scores with a nice hook to the head. Petrucci is trying to push Debble away but Debble has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Debble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrucci backwards. Debble stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Debble lands a nice uppercut. 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! A head punch on the inside from Petrucci fails to land. Debble working aggressively here.
#T4# Debble lands a body punch in the clinch. I was talking to Debble's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Debble misses with some punches.
Petrucci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Debble on the inside. Debble misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Petrucci manages to break the clinch.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrucci moves away. Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble. Petrucci misses with a straight left. Nice defenses there by Petrucci. Debble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Debble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrucci doesn't seem bothered though. Debble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrucci. Debble misses the shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Petrucci throws a predictable looking body shot
and Debble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Debble misses with an uppercut. Petrucci saw that one coming. Petrucci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Debble. Debble closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dum Debble will probably get the nod. That's time! Debble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Petrucci misses with a wild body shot. Debble swings widly with a right hand
and Petrucci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Petrucci lands with a good body shot. Debble checks a low kick from Petrucci. Petrucci staying out of range there. The fighters circle momentarily. Petrucci darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Silvio Petrucci seems to be getting the better of the standup. Petrucci lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Debble misses with a hook. Petrucci ducked under it nicely. Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble. Debble cracks Petrucci with a good jab. Debble dips to his left and cracks Petrucci with an uppercut!#ROC# Petrucci is rocked! Debble cracks Petrucci on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Petrucci falls backwards against the cage. Debble follows up with more strikes that drop Petrucci to his knees. Debble keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Petrucci! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dum Debble! In his post fight interview, Dum Debble started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Just Bleed 3
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1# Petrucci tries to close the distance and clinch up but Here swats him away and circles back towards the center. Donk. Petrucci catches Here right on the button with a cross.#TD# Here fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petrucci to the ground. Here is now in Petrucci's guard. Petrucci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Here is pushing down on Petrucci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petrucci is fighting to maintain full guard but Here has managed to sneak the leg through. Petrucci wants to control but Here is keeping busy and won't allow it. Here trying to control the pace. Petrucci tries to roll over but Here keeps him under control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Here trying to control the pace. #T1# Petrucci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Here is working away from the top position though. Petrucci is controlling Here's trapped leg to prevent Here from advancing to side control. Petrucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Petrucci is trying to stand up here but Here is controlling him well. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Petrucci trying to control here.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Horrible takedown attempt by Here or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrucci, which made it look bad. #TD# Here darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Petrucci 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. Petrucci is looking to control Here's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrucci avoid being mounted? Petrucci regains full guard. Nicely done. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Here sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrucci's guard. Here perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Petrucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Here with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3# Here prevents Petrucci from improving his position. Here perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Here prevents Petrucci from improving his position.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Petrucci is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Here jumps into side control! Petrucci is looking for a sweep. Petrucci wants to control but Here postures up. Petrucci tries to bench press Here off him but Here keeps the position. Here just content to control the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Here decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Petrucci wants to improve his position but Here is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Your Name Here dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD# Here shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Here showed some decent athleticism there. Petrucci landing a few short strikes. #SUB2# Petrucci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Petrucci has a hand on Here's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Here takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Here is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrucci can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Here looking to control and managing it successfully. Petrucci regains half guard.#T1# Here performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Petrucci wants to get back to full guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petrucci tries to roll over but Here keeps him under control.#SUB2# Petrucci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Here pulls his head out easily. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Well, if Here is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Petrucci wants to sweep but Here has passed to side control! A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Petrucci can't do much from the bottom here. Petrucci tries to improve position but can't. #T3##ES2# Petrucci sneaks out the side door and pushes Here away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Petrucci lands a slapping body shot.
Here tries for a takedown but Petrucci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Here closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrucci circles away. Petrucci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD# Here darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Here takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Here has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Petrucci wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2# Petrucci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Here stalling. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Petrucci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Here is working away from the top position though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. 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 Your Name Here will probably get the nod. That's time! Here's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Here darts in looking for a takedown but Petrucci gets double underhooks and turns Here into the cage. Here shoots in and drives through. Petrucci sprawls well. Here fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Here tries a low kick but Petrucci avoids it. Silvio Petrucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Here drives through with a takedown into guard. Here is standing up over Petrucci. Petrucci looks to escape but Here dives into side control.
#REVB# Here working away. Here trying to control the position but Petrucci is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Petrucci is trying to escape the position but Here is controlling the position. Petrucci is trying to control Here's posture but Here avoids it. Here in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1# Petrucci is looking for a sweep. Here is staying tight to Petrucci's torso, preventing him from escaping. Petrucci is looking to reverse the position. Petrucci struggling a bit here.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Petrucci is trying to get back to half guard. Here is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Petrucci is looking to reverse the position. Petrucci manages to get back to half guard. Here takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Here looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3# Here cracks Petrucci with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Petrucci looks to land a left hand but Here moved out of range nicely. Here misses with a wild body shot. Here shoots in for a takedown but Petrucci shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Name Here. That's going to take a lot out of him. A clash of legs there as Petrucci blocks the low kick. Here dodges the punch combination from Petrucci.
Here tries to clinch but Petrucci is having none of it. Your Name Here is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Petrucci scores with a nice head shot. Petrucci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Petrucci walks forward, straight into a front kick from Here. Here fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Here has a takedown stuffed. Petrucci throws a body punch but Here moves out of range. Here has a takedown stuffed.#T4# Petrucci swings for the body but Here moves out of range.
Petrucci cracks a nice hook into Here's ribs. Petrucci bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Here's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Here has a takedown stuffed. No luck for Here with that takedown attempt. Here closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrucci circles away. Petrucci pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Petrucci jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Here throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Silvio Petrucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Petrucci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Petrucci doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Here ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Silvio Petrucci. I think Here 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... Your Name Here!
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Event:
GFC 24: Onslaught
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1# Petrucci throws a sloppy body shot
and Fest counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrucci thinking. Petrucci throws a body shot but no joy. Petrucci scores with a hook. We've been hearing reports that Fest has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. A telegraphed right hand from Petrucci misses the target. Petrucci shoots in for a takedown but Fest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Fest's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrucci connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fest scrambles back to his feet. Fest slips a straight right by Petrucci. Fest blocks the body kick.
Fest digs a good body shot into Petrucci's ribs. Sloppy strikes from Fest. Those never looked like landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fest tries to clinch up. A nice side step and Petrucci releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Fest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrucci. Petrucci fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Fest throws a looping overhand right but Petrucci ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Fest staying out of range there. Petrucci tries to bum rush Fest with a series of wild strikes but Fest uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Fest clinches with his opponent.
Fest working aggressively here.
#TD2# Petrucci works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES# Fest has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Petrucci off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Petrucci looks to score with a jab to the body but Fest is just out of range. Petrucci lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Fest clinches up with Petrucci and pushes him back against the cage. Petrucci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fest has him pressed against the cage. Petrucci blocking some punches.
Petrucci jumps guard but Fest stands there with Petrucci around his waist. Petrucci gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fun Fest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Petrucci. Petrucci blocks an uppercut.
Fest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrucci's elbow. Petrucci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Fest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Petrucci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fest slips a jab from Petrucci. Fest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrucci throws out the jab. Fest defending well as Petrucci loads up on a big left hand. Petrucci blocks a jab. A nice side step and Petrucci releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Fest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrucci swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD# Fest manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petrucci on his heels. He'll look to pass Petrucci's guard now, I'm sure. Fest postures up and lands a big shot to Petrucci's brow. Fest throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Petrucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Petrucci looking for a guillotine here but Fest defends easily.
Fest postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3# Fest working some strikes from top position. Fest is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Petrucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Petrucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Fest wants to control from the top but Petrucci keeps moving. #SUB2# Fest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fest works over Petrucci with some ground and pound from guard. Fest is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2# Fest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fest keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petrucci's head. Fest postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Petrucci working a defensive guard here.
Fest chips away with some ground and pound. Fest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# Petrucci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fest passes Petrucci's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Fest scoring with strikes to the body and head. Petrucci gets full guard. Fest is working Petrucci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fest's corner. There ya go! There ya go! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD# Petrucci gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fest to score an easy takedown into full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fest makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Fest stands up over Petrucci, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Petrucci is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fest is aware though and is defending well. Fest with a nice head shot there.#ROC# Petrucci is rocked! Fest with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Petrucci is still in real trouble! Can Fest finish him?#SUB2# Petrucci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fest postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Petrucci covers up, he's hurt! Fest keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fest and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fest can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest!
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Event:
GFC 16: Klewis vs Rocket
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1# Petrucci slips a straight right by Price. Price throws a right hand that misses
and Petrucci counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Silvio Petrucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Price walks into a jab. Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrucci. Petrucci fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Price misses with a two punch combination.
Price throws a jab when Petrucci was well out of range. Price throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrucci counters with a straight right hand. Petrucci looks to land a combination but Price avoids it well. Price misses with a left hand and Petrucci counters with a lovely straight right hand! Petrucci is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Price swings widly with a right hand
and Petrucci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Price misses with an uppercut
and Petrucci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Price waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrucci. Petrucci fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Price. Nice uppercut lands for Petrucci. That snapped Price's head back.
Petrucci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab. #T1# Petrucci jabs at Price's body. Price throws a shot from downtown. Petrucci moves away and avoids it. Petrucci scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Petrucci works Price's body with a nice hook. Price's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrucci connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Price scrambles back to his feet. Petrucci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Price is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Petrucci moves out of range as Price strikes. Good standup being displayed there by Petrucci as he connects with a hook. Petrucci scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2# It looks like Sean Price has been cut. Price misses with a straight right. Petrucci uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Petrucci slips under a jab from Price. Petrucci gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrucci moves out of range as Price strikes. Petrucci has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2# Petrucci will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sean Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Petrucci. Petrucci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Price. Price takes one to the chin there. Price rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrucci moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Petrucci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Petrucci throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Price misses the target. Price looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Price jabbing away but nothing is landing. Petrucci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away. Petrucci jabs Price to the body, keeping him at a distance. Price ducks under a wild hook from Petrucci. Petrucci throws a body shot but no joy. Petrucci throws a lazy right hand but Price sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Price seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Price moves out of range of the strikes. Petrucci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Price is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Petrucci's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T3# Petrucci shoots in for a double leg but Price sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Price throws a hook to the side of Petrucci's head but Petrucci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Petrucci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Petrucci does a little dance to reset his feet. Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Petrucci blocks a jab. Price misses with a looping right. Petrucci misses with a looping left. Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrucci moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Price throws a right hand that misses
and Petrucci counters with a lovely straight right hand! Price looks to throw the jab but Petrucci is out of range. Petrucci lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrucci fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4# Petrucci throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Petrucci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Price. Petrucci paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Price jabbing away but nothing is landing. Price takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrucci is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Price had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Petrucci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrucci lands with a hook. Price tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Petrucci scores with a body shot.
Petrucci connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Petrucci lands an overhand right. Petrucci moves out of range as Price strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Petrucci works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Petrucci tries for a takedown but Price circles away easily#CL# and Price counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Price. Petrucci is working Price over against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Petrucci dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sean Price's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Price misses the jab. Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrucci manages to avoid it. Petrucci just misses with a punch to the body.
Price tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrucci manages to circle out of the way. Price waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrucci. Price misses with an uppercut. Petrucci saw that one coming. Petrucci tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot. Petrucci throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Price on the side of the head. Petrucci throws a hook but Price avoids it easily. Price is looking to counter the offense by Petrucci and move into the clinch. Price looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Price throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Petrucci cracks Price with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Petrucci with a nice cross. Petrucci looks to throw the jab but Price is out of range. As Petrucci tries to get set, Price tries to push him back and clinch up but Petrucci manages to avoid the attempt. Silvio Petrucci seems to be getting the better of the standup. Price rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Petrucci to counter with a crisp jab. Petrucci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Price looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A punch combination from Petrucci misses. Petrucci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Petrucci lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Petrucci throws a low kick but Price moves out of range easily. Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrucci throws a hook but Price blocks it. A little feinted left hand from Price on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Petrucci has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Petrucci moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Petrucci dips to his left and cracks Price with an uppercut! Petrucci lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Price. That snapped Petrucci's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Petrucci moves away from the strike by Price. Petrucci lands a body shot.
#T2# Price misses with a looping left. A little jabbing left from Petrucci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Petrucci sizes up Price with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Price throws an off balance right hand
and Petrucci counters with a straight right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Petrucci. Price does a little dance to reset his feet. Price moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Petrucci throws a jab but it's blocked by Price. A jab from Price misses. Nice cross by Petrucci. Price slips a jab and a cross from Petrucci.
A jab from Price misses. Petrucci misses with a straight right. Price throws a hook to the side of Petrucci's head but Petrucci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Petrucci uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Petrucci takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses. #T3# Petrucci looks to throw the jab but Price is out of range. Petrucci ducks under a wild hook from Price. Price misses with an uppercut
enabling Petrucci to counter with a crisp jab. Petrucci throws a big shot that misses. Sean Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Price misses with a right hand and Petrucci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Petrucci connects with a body shot that sends Price's belly button to the back. Price throws an overhand right that lands on Petrucci's shoulder, as Petrucci tries to avoid the shot. A slow jab from Price misses its intended target. Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Petrucci comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Petrucci swings away with a leg kick that misses. Price walks into a left hand. A cross from Petrucci lands. Price throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4# Price gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. This has been an exciting period of action! Price throws a right hand that misses
and Petrucci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Price throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrucci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price. A little jabbing left from Petrucci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Petrucci slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Petrucci bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Petrucci lands with a hook. Price tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A slow jab from Price misses its intended target. A countering left hand to the body from Petrucci misses. Petrucci jabs at Price's body. Petrucci connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Petrucci clobbers Price with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Petrucci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Sean Price's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Donk. Petrucci catches Price right on the button with a cross. Price misses with an uppercut
and Petrucci counters with a stiff right hand. Price getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Petrucci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The crowd cheers as Petrucci lands an impressive looking overhand right. Price doesn't seem phased though. Petrucci throws a big shot that misses. A leg kick checked by Price. Petrucci throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Price. Petrucci throws a body shot but no joy. Petrucci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Price. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Petrucci. Horrible takedown attempt by Petrucci or perhaps it was just good defense by Price, which made it look bad. Petrucci lands a nice leg kick that just misses Price's sensitive parts. #T1# Petrucci connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Petrucci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Petrucci blocks a jab. Price missing with a left hand there. Petrucci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Price throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrucci stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Petrucci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrucci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Price. Petrucci scores with a hook. Petrucci misses with a body shot
#CL# and Price counters by moving into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price. Petrucci is trying to maintain a safe position but Price gets an underhook and turns Petrucci into the cage. Petrucci tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Price misses with a hook from the clinch. Petrucci slows down the pace here.
#T2##BC2# Petrucci manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Price. Petrucci throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Price. Petrucci slips a straight right by Price. Petrucci misses with an uppercut. Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrucci. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Price connects with the punch. Petrucci slips a straight right by Price. Price throws a lazy right hand but Petrucci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Price misses with a body shot.
Price dodges the punch combination from Petrucci.
Price is looking to counter the offense by Petrucci and move into the clinch.#T3# Petrucci walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Price loads up on a big right hand but Petrucci slips the punch. Price moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Price tries to bum rush Petrucci with a series of wild strikes but Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Price misses with a left hand and Petrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Price takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sean Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Price loads up on a big right hand but Petrucci slips the punch. Price takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jab, jab by Petrucci - just one landing. Petrucci lands an overhand right. Price fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrucci looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrucci.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Petrucci sizes up Price with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4# Price takes one to the chin there. Jab by Petrucci. Price misses with an uppercut. Petrucci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Price. Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrucci.
Price rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrucci counters with a stiff right hand. Petrucci smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Petrucci bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Price's head backwards. Silvio Petrucci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Price throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrucci counters with a straight right hand. Price takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrucci throws a good cross that connects.
Petrucci slips a jab from Price. Petrucci lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight! Silvio Petrucci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Petrucci winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Petrucci!
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GFC 8: Fury
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1# Petrucci thows a left - swing and a miss! Petrucci throws a body shot but no joy. Universe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Petrucci misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrucci throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe. Petrucci misses with a straight left. Petrucci missing with a left hand there. Universe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A looping hook to the body misses from Petrucci. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet. Petrucci smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Universe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Universe. Beautiful body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Petrucci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Universe. Petrucci looks to throw the jab but Universe is out of range. Universe swings away with a leg kick that misses. Petrucci throws a right and a left that Universe avoids nicely. Petrucci will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1# Petrucci cracks Universe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Universe throws a head kick but Petrucci moves out of range.
Universe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Petrucci loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch. As Petrucci looks to move away, Universe throws a big counter combo but Petrucci just gets out of the way.#CL# Universe darts in and clinches Petrucci up against the cage. Petrucci is pushing Universe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Petrucci stalling in the clinch.
Petrucci receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Petrucci tries to work over Universe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice elbow from Universe. Petrucci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Universe has him pressed against the cage. Universe managing to block the knees to the body from Petrucci.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrucci avoids it. Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petrucci's defenses. #CUT# It looks like Silvio Petrucci has been cut. Universe controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2##BC# Universe breaks from the clinch.
Petrucci shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. And Universe counters with a quick kick to the body but Petrucci blocks it. Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrucci lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrucci throws a hook but Universe blocks it. Petrucci just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Universe misses with a double jab
and Petrucci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Universe looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrucci is just out of range.#CL# Universe has managed to clinch.
Universe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Petrucci looking to stall.
Petrucci wants a takedown.
#T3##BC2# Petrucci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Universe slips a jab and a cross from Petrucci.
Universe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Petrucci lands with a good body shot. Universe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Universe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Universe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrucci.
Universe misses with a head kick.
Petrucci jabs at Universe's body. A jab from Petrucci misses. Petrucci connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Petrucci misses with a hook
and Universe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Petrucci throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Universe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrucci manages to circle out of the way. Universe throws a right and a left that Petrucci avoids nicely. Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrucci.#T4# Petrucci throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Petrucci drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Universe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrucci's guard. #REVR##SUB2# Petrucci has his foot on Universe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Universe works his way back into a safe position though. Universe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Petrucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU# Universe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrucci, up you get! Universe lands a jab to Petrucci's midsection. Universe swings for the body but Petrucci moves out of range.
Universe misses the jab. Petrucci throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range. Universe is looking to wear down Petrucci with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Petrucci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Petrucci dominated that round. The cut man is working on Silvio Petrucci's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Petrucci moves out of range as Universe strikes. Petrucci keeps the fight on the outside. Petrucci misses with a hook. Universe just misses with a punch to the body.
Universe throws a nice looking combination but Petrucci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Petrucci cracks a nice hook into Universe's ribs. Petrucci misses with the combination.
Universe tries to clinch up. Universe tries to clinch but Petrucci is having none of it. Petrucci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Universe moves out of range of the strikes. Left hook, right uppercut from Universe. Petrucci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it.#CL# Universe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Universe blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Universe lands a shot to the body. Universe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrucci blocks an elbow strike from Universe.
Universe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Universe as Petrucci tries to tie him up. Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrucci avoids it. Universe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrucci avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Petrucci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Petrucci managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrucci avoids it.#T2##BC2# Petrucci breaks the clinch.
Petrucci shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well. Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrucci throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Universe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Universe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Petrucci looks to throw the jab but Universe is out of range. Universe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Silvio Petrucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Petrucci scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Petrucci connects with the punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A looping hook to the body misses from Universe. Petrucci does a little dance to reset his feet. Universe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Universe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrucci throws out the jab. Universe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Universe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Petrucci.
#T3# Petrucci bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Universe's head backwards. Petrucci uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrucci manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Petrucci throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL# Universe moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrucci has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Universe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Petrucci can turn it around. Petrucci is trying to break the clinch but Universe is controlling him. Petrucci looking to stall.
Petrucci avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Petrucci on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrucci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Universe's elbow. Universe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Universe prevents a body shot from Petrucci. #T4# Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrucci.
Universe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrucci's efforts to push away. Petrucci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Petrucci is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC# Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Universe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Universe misses. Silvio Petrucci seems to be getting the better of the standup. Petrucci misses the jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Petrucci. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet. Petrucci throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range. Universe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Petrucci moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Petrucci throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Universe's waist but Universe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrucci off to one side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Petrucci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Silvio Petrucci's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Petrucci throws a lazy right hand but Universe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. No joy there for Petrucci, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Universe staying out of range there. Petrucci slips under a jab from Universe. Petrucci throws the kick towards the body but Universe avoids it. Universe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Universe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the body from Petrucci misses and Universe counters with a left and a right that stings Petrucci. Nice defenses there by Universe. Petrucci misses with a left hand and Universe counters with a left to the body. Universe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Universe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrucci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Universe drives through and clinches with Petrucci against the cage.
A hook to the body from Petrucci.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Petrucci tries for a takedown but Universe manages to get underhooks.
Mr Universe has scored more points in the clinch so far. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrucci creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Petrucci misses with a body punch.
Petrucci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Universe breaks the clinch.
Petrucci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it. Petrucci moves out of range of the body kick from Universe.
Nice defenses there by Universe. Petrucci takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrucci getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Petrucci throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it. Universe throws a big counter combination but Petrucci scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Universe misses with the combination.
#CL# Universe gets a clinch. Petrucci is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Universe is keeping busy.#T2# Petrucci blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrucci avoids it. Petrucci avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Petrucci misses with a body punch.
Petrucci drops down looking for an ankle pick but Universe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Universe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrucci manages to avoid it. Universe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrucci to score with a decent uppercut. Petrucci dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Universe drives through and clinches with Petrucci against the cage.
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! Petrucci is looking to take this one to the mat. Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Petrucci. Universe lands an elbow inside that Petrucci shrugs off. Universe crunches a lovely knee into Petrucci's ribcage. Petrucci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Petrucci avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Petrucci avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
#T3# Universe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Universe is pushing Petrucci up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Universe lands with a short shot to the head. Petrucci blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Petrucci has had enough of the clinch but Universe keeps him there for the moment. Petrucci stalling in the clinch but Universe improves position. #BC# Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrucci lands a slapping body shot.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Mr Universe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Universe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Petrucci lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Universe tries to bum rush Petrucci with a series of wild strikes but Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Universe slips under a jab.#T4# Petrucci jabs Universe to the body, keeping him at a distance. Universe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Universe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Petrucci takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Petrucci tries to work over Universe's front leg with a kick but Universe checks it. Petrucci misses with a hook. Petrucci moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Universe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrucci! But no joy. Some wild striking there from Universe.
Silvio Petrucci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Universe.
Petrucci scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight! Mr Universe showed his dominance in that final round. I think Petrucci has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Petrucci!
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Event:
GFC 5: Darrow vs Tortoise
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1# King catches Petrucci with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! King pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrucci is out of range and King settles back down. King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrucci feints the counter takedown. King throws a lazy head kick and Petrucci counters with a stiff right hand. Petrucci walks into a straight right hand from King. King takes one to the side of the head.
Petrucci works the jab nicely. King swings for the body but Petrucci moves out of range.
Petrucci looks like he wants to counter punch here. Decent striking displayed by Petrucci there. Petrucci with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut. King scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Petrucci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King. King throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2# Petrucci closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage. King blocks a body shot from Petrucci. #T1# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Petrucci misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Petrucci fails to land. Petrucci misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrucci misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Petrucci misses with a short punch on the inside. A shot in the inside from Petrucci. King wants to get back to striking at distance but Petrucci won't allow it.
#BC# King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Combo King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. King misses the shot to the body. Petrucci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Petrucci is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. King misses with a left hand and Petrucci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. King swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2# and Petrucci moves into the clinch.#T2# King wants to break free but Petrucci has control.
Petrucci tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC# King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice defenses there by Petrucci. King throws the kick towards the body but Petrucci avoids it. Petrucci fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head. King throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrucci. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Petrucci on the wrong end of a nice hook. Petrucci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrucci follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Petrucci avoids the head kick by King.
Petrucci with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily. King cracks Petrucci with a right hand to the side of the head. King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd cheers as Petrucci lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.#T3# King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrucci sees it coming and avoids it easily. Petrucci lands with a nice body punch. Petrucci shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Petrucci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. King throws a jab when Petrucci was well out of range. Petrucci takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petrucci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab. King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Combo King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Petrucci keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4# Petrucci 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.
King takes a swing at Petrucci's ribcage but misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King. King swings for the body but Petrucci moves out of range.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrucci feints the counter takedown. King throws a shot from downtown. Petrucci moves away and avoids it. A countering left hand to the body from Petrucci misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. King misses with a double jab
and Petrucci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. King throws a one two combo.
King throws a hook but Petrucci avoids it easily. Petrucci throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely. Petrucci is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! King had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A punch combination from King misses. King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Combo King will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrucci lands a nice shot to the body.
Combo King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. King misses with a few strikes there.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrucci counters with a left to the body. King misses with a body shot.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrucci counters with a stiff right hand. No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrucci blocks a head kick by King.
Despite the aggression on Petrucci's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrucci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King. #T1# King misses with a few strikes there.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrucci throws a series of punches but King moves out of range. King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. King swings for the body but Petrucci moves out of range.
Petrucci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. King misses with a body kick. A countering left hand to the body from Petrucci misses. King throws a nice looking combination but Petrucci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Petrucci blocks a leg kick. King throws a right and a left that both miss. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrucci! But no joy. Petrucci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Petrucci scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Petrucci lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
King misses with a looping left.#T2# Petrucci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King. 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! King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2# Petrucci closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage. King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Petrucci throws a head punch that misses. King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King is trying to break free. Petrucci lands a nice shot to the body. King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrucci lands a body shot. King swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrucci uses good head movement to avoid it. King wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrucci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King takes a shot to the head. #BC# King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from King.#T3# Petrucci fails with a takedown attempt. Petrucci staying out of range there. Petrucci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. King misses with a double jab.
Petrucci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A decent looking cross lands there for Petrucci. King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Petrucci digs a good hook to King's body.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrucci on the side of the head. Jab, jab by Petrucci - just one landing. King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrucci throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem. King misses with a hook.#T4# Petrucci stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. King misses with a kick to the body.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. King misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Petrucci tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Petrucci ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. King catches Petrucci with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! King looks to land a left hand but Petrucci moved out of range nicely. King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Petrucci moves out of range easily. Petrucci checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrucci avoids the body shot from King.
Some wild striking there from King.
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 Combo King will probably get the nod. 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. This is the final round! #R3# King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Petrucci looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. King throws a series of punches but Petrucci avoids them all with ease. Petrucci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Petrucci smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nice sprawl there from King as Petrucci shoots in. Petrucci goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward. As Petrucci looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Petrucci just gets out of the way. Petrucci throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head. King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. King lands a head kick!
King tries to bum rush Petrucci with a series of wild strikes but Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Petrucci follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Petrucci throws a right and a left that both miss. King throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Petrucci lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. King tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrucci takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A nice side step and Petrucci releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrucci.
Petrucci changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Petrucci moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab. Petrucci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A countering left hand to the body from Petrucci misses. King misses with a hook. Petrucci slips a straight right by King. King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. King misses with a body shot
letting Petrucci counter with a right hand. King misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Petrucci counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Petrucci is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrucci to get the leverage. King pushes Petrucci off looking to stand but Petrucci dives back in and keeps control.
Petrucci passes the guard and advances to mount! Petrucci lands a big elbow. Petrucci looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Petrucci with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
King is working to get back to half guard.
Petrucci throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. King is looking to improve his position but Petrucci isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2# Petrucci is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But King has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from King! #T3# Petrucci keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. Petrucci controls King momentarily but King frees himself. #SUB2# Petrucci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Combo King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Petrucci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but King has passed into side control.
Petrucci gets back to half guard. Petrucci is looking to improve his position.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Petrucci tries to regain full guard. Instead though, King has advanced to mount. Uh oh. King controlling the pace for now. King trying to control but Petrucci is having none of it. #SU# King is standing up, even though he is in mount. Silvio Petrucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! King lands a jab to Petrucci's midsection. King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrucci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Combo King. Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Combo King!
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