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Event:
RBB 9: White vs Filipovich
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Petrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Adomaitis was covering up waiting for the punch and Petrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Adomaitis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adomaitis trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrov working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is stalling in the full guard.
Adomaitis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there. #T1#
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adomaitis can't keep his opponent in guard - Petrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Petrov is taking a breather. Adomaitis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrov working over Adomaitis with some ground and pound. Adomaitis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but Adomaitis defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrov in particular looking to stall.
Petrov moves nicely into side control.
Petrov controls the position.
Adomaitis can't do much from the bottom here.
Petrov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Petrov working away.
Petrov controlling the position from side mount.
We've been informed that Petrov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Adomaitis down.
Petrov staying calm.
Petrov advances to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adomaitis tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adomaitis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petrov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Adomaitis's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Petrov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Petrov rushes Adomaitis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adomaitis misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Petrov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Adomaitis can't do much from the bottom here.
Adomaitis being controlled for a moment.
Petrov cracks Adomaitis with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adomaitis some visible discomfort.
Petrov working the ground and pound.
Petrov just content to control the position. #T1#
Petrov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adomaitis some visible discomfort.
Petrov controlling the position from side mount.
Adomaitis wants to control but Petrov postures up.
Petrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adomaitis trying to remain calm as Petrov controls from the top position.
Adomaitis is trying to control Petrov's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov controlling the position.
Petrov lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Petrov is working Adomaitis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Petrov taking a breather here.
Petrov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adomaitis some visible discomfort.
Petrov controlling the position.
Petrov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Petrov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Petrov working the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Adomaitis is rocked!#T3#
Petrov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petrov landing strikes.
Oh Adomaitis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov taking a breather here.
Adomaitis seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Petrov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Adomaitis's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Petrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrov taking a breather here.
Adomaitis can't do much from the bottom here.
Petrov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Adomaitis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Adomaitis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Adomaitis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Adomaitis. #TD2#
Petrov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Adomaitis's guard.
Petrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adomaitis's guard.
Petrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adomaitis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Adomaitis wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Petrov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Petrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adomaitis is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adomaitis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petrov stalling.
Petrov is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Petrov drives through with a takedown into Adomaitis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adomaitis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrov content to stall in guard here.
More stalling from Petrov.
Dovydas Adomaitis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SU2#
Petrov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adomaitis, up you get!
A thudding body kick lands there by Adomaitis!
Petrov shoots for a takedown but Adomaitis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov shoots in and drives through. Adomaitis sprawls well.
Petrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dovydas Adomaitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Petrov.#TD2#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The adventures of Petrov the control monster continue. Boring.
Igor Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adomaitis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Petrov is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petrov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Petrov!
Igor Petrov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
RBB 5: Fifths Brawl
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Vargas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Vargas wants the takedown. Petrov is fighting it off but Vargas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Petrov's guard against the cage.
Petrov wants to stand up but Vargas is controlling him.
Vargas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petrov is pulling down on Vargas's head. It's preventing any offense from Vargas, at least for the moment.
Vargas preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vargas is pushing down on Petrov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petrov is fighting to maintain full guard but Vargas has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Petrov tries to roll over but Vargas keeps him under control.
Vargas wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but Vargas is very close to passing his half guard.
Vargas stops Petrov from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Vargas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
Petrov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vargas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Vargas has clasped his hands together around Petrov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vargas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Petrov tries to escape but Vargas is in control.
Petrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Petrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vargas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Vargas being controlled for a moment.
Petrov advances to mount.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vargas is trying desperately to improve position.
Petrov controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov lands a big shot there that rocks Vargas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Vargas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Petrov did well to prevent Vargas getting side control.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
Vargas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vargas trying to pass the guard but Petrov defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is trying to stand back up but Vargas is controlling him
Petrov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Vargas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Petrov is trying to stand.
Petrov regains full guard. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Petrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vargas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vargas won't allow Petrov to get back to his feet.
Petrov has control of Vargas's left arm, preventing Vargas from doing any damage. #T2#
Petrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Vargas gets back to full guard.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Petrov stays in close to Vargas's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Vargas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Petrov gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Petrov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Vargas looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petrov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vargas tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Petrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Petrov controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Vargas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Petrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Petrov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vargas sprawls well initially but Petrov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Vargas looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vargas is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vargas is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Vargas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petrov passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vargas is looking to escape.
Vargas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrov controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vargas is looking to escape.
Igor Petrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrov avoids the attempt from Vargas to control.
Vargas tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.
Petrov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Petrov unloading with bombs!
Petrov lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petrov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Petrov lands with some strikes.
Petrov landing strikes from the mount.
Vargas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petrov controlling from mount.
Vargas wants to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Rio Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Petrov dominating with strikes here.
Petrov with the ground and pound from mount.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Petrov looking to finish Vargas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vargas!
Igor Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Petrov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petrov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petrov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Igor Petrov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Igor Petrov made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
RBB 2: Second Brawl
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Nigouera moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Petrov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Nigouera is keeping the position.
Petrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Nigouera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing that Petrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nigouera on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nigouera has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Petrov doesn't defend quickly enough and Nigouera has managed to lock this one up! Can Petrov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nigouera on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodrigo Nigouera!
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Event:
RBB: First Brawl
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Toure lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Toure defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrov.
Toure with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.
Toure stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toure wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Toure shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Igor Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toure punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toure pinned against the cage. Toure gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov shoots in for a double leg but Toure sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrov goes for a double leg but Toure avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toure continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt
and Toure counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Toure darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.#TD#
Petrov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Toure can't fight it off and eventually Petrov manages to take the fight to the floor. Toure looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Toure has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Toure pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Toure has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Toure keeps moving.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Toure is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Petrov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toure defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Toure misses. #TD#
Petrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Toure looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Toure is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Petrov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petrov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Petrov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrov works to advance to full mount. Toure defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Toure working to try and regain half guard.
Petrov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Petrov controlling from the full mount.
Toure is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Petrov tries to push Toure's head away but Toure is holding on tight.
Petrov trying to control but Toure is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov is really struggling to control Toure but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Toure dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toure but Toure pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toure pulls his leg out and moves away.
Toure fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Petrov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Toure tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Petrov is in Toure's guard.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Toure.#SUB2#
Toure looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toure wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov content to stall in guard here.
Petrov passes Toure's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Toure is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toure is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petrov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petrov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Toure tries to lock up and control but Petrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Igor Petrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toure for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Toure can't escape the position.
Toure sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Petrov seems content to control.
Petrov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Petrov controlling from mount.
Petrov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Toure is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Petrov controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Toure's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Toure can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toure tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.
Petrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Toure is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrov has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Petrov looking to control but Toure is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Toure wants to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toure really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Petrov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Petrov moves out of range as Toure strikes.#CL#
Petrov clinches. #TD2#
Toure gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Petrov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No luck for Petrov with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Toure takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Petrov has picked Toure up - he's going for a ride! Petrov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov is taking a breather. Toure says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Toure is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toure wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Petrov is pressing down on Toure's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toure is holding on for now. #T1#
Petrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Toure is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petrov tries to clinch but Toure moves out of range.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Toure circles away and keeps his distance.
Toure lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches up with Toure, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes Toure against the cage but Toure circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Toure, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Toure clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Toure gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Petrov regains guard.
Toure throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrov tries to get out of the position.
Toure looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Petrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petrov won't allow Toure to sweep him here.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Toure keeps moving. #T3#
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Toure.
Petrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toure is keeping the position for now. #T4#
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.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Toure keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toure swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toure is fending him off so far but Petrov persists. Nope, Toure circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Toure moves into the clinch.
Petrov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toure pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Toure has Petrov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Toure pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Petrov tumbling to the mat - Toure dives into Petrov's guard.
Toure throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Toure.
I think Toure 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Toure!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sokolov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Petrov backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Igor Petrov has been cut.#TD#
Petrov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sokolov wants to stand and escape but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokolov is keeping the position for now.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokolov is retaining full guard. #T1#
Petrov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Petrov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Petrov advances to half guard.
Petrov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Sokolov is looking to improve his position.
Petrov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petrov controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Petrov punching from mount but Sokolov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sokolov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Petrov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Petrov content just to control the position here.
Petrov avoids the attempt from Sokolov to control.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Sokolov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Petrov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sokolov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Petrov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Petrov scores with a takedown into Sokolov's guard.#ES2#
Sokolov pushes Petrov off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Sokolov gets caught flat footed, as Petrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petrov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been informed that Sokolov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov throwing strikes but missing.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokolov is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Petrov stays in close to Sokolov's body and controls the position.
Petrov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petrov postures up in Sokolov's guard and throws a big left but Sokolov blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Sokolov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Petrov to the mat! Petrov manages to get full guard.
Petrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrov tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Petrov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Petrov wants the takedown. Sokolov is fighting it off but Petrov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sokolov's guard against the cage.
Petrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Further stalling from Petrov.
Petrov slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov moves nicely into side control.
Petrov works to advance to full mount. Sokolov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Petrov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sokolov can do to turn this around?
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petrov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Petrov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
BOOM! Petrov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sokolov is breathing heavily.
Petrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sokolov for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Petrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Petrov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Petrov looking to score a takedown here. Sokolov is defending well but Petrov drives through and ends up in Sokolov's guard.
Petrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petrov continues to stall.
Sokolov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sokolov keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Petrov throws a strike but Sokolov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokolov stops Petrov from standing up.
Sokolov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sokolov wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Sokolov looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Petrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sokolov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrov. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Sokolov's guard.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.
Igor Petrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sokolov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petrov forces his way into half guard.
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Petrov thows a huge punch but Sokolov dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrov in particular looking to stall.
More hug and hope from Petrov.
Petrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sokolov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Igor Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Petrov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Igor Petrov thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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