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Event:
EFC Orion vs Hepple
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Python enables Petrone to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Python manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Python looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Python is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrone is looking to advance position but Python has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Python raining down hammerfists from mount.
Petrone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petrone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Python trying to control but Petrone is having none of it.
Petrone tries to hold on but Python pushes him away.
Python looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Python pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python looking to control but Petrone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrone is looking to improve his position but Python isn't that keen on the idea.
Petrone tries to hold on but Python postures up.#T1#
Petrone can't escape the position.
Petrone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Python lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Petrone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Petrone is trying to maintain the position but Python is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Python is working for a kimura but Petrone is defending it quite comfortably.
Python takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
Petrone is rocked!
Python is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Petrone is hurt! He's hurt bad - Python fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Petrone from any more punishment! Congratulations to Python! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrius Python!
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Event:
EFC Maeda vs Petrone
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Maeda finds it's target.#TD2#
Petrone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maeda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Petrone is in Maeda's guard.
Petrone trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Petrone from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Maeda has his foot on Petrone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrone works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrone drops back looking for a leg! Maeda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maeda manages to kick Petrone off! Petrone jumps back into Maeda's guard.
Petrone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petrone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Maeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Petrone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrone has managed to get both his arms back between Maeda's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Petrone drops back looking for a leg! Maeda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maeda manages to kick Petrone off! Petrone jumps back into Maeda's guard.
Petrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Maeda working for a triangle but Petrone defends it easily.
Maeda working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Maeda working for a triangle but Petrone defends it easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maeda looking for a guillotine here but Petrone defends easily.
Petrone trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maeda keeping full guard, as Petrone tries to pass.
Petrone keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Petrone pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrone trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Petrone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Petrone wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Petrone looking to pass the guard.
Petrone wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Maeda is trying to control the position but Petrone postures up. #SUB#
Petrone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrone wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving. #SUB#
Petrone is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Maeda has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Petrone is looking to defend but Maeda has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Petrone! Maeda pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Petrone taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Maeda!
As Thomas Maeda got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Through Japanese translator to English... "I respect my opponent and thank the fans. I will keep training hard to be the best. Goodnight."'.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Samuelson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Petrone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Samuelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petrone struggling a bit here.
Petrone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Samuelson tries to move to mount but Petrone blocks the move with his legs.
Petrone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Samuelson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Samuelson fails to advance to Petrone's back. #SUB2#
Samuelson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Petrone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Petrone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Samuelson looking for a guillotine here but Petrone defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Samuelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Petrone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Samuelson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Samuelson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Samuelson! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrone tries to buck Samuelson off but Samuelson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Samuelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrone is defending well. #SUB2#
Samuelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrone is defending well.
Samuelson is looking to take a break and control but Petrone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Petrone trying to remain calm as Samuelson controls from the top position.
Petrone struggling a bit here.
Petrone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Samuelson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Petrone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Petrone wants to work for an arm triangle but Samuelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petrone moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Petrone is trying to get an arm triangle but Samuelson is defending well. #SUB#
Petrone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Petrone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Samuelson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrone trying to control the action but Samuelson is working from the bottom.
Samuelson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petrone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Samuelson wants to control but Petrone is keeping busy.
Samuelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petrone wants to control from the top but Samuelson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Samuelson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Petrone frees his head nicely. Oh but Samuelson has switched to an armbar! Petrone is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sam Samuelson!
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Freds throws the left hand but Petrone avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Petrone shoots in and bounces Freds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Petrone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Freds keeping full guard, as Petrone tries to pass.
Petrone advances position into side control!#SUB#
Petrone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrone controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrone wants to control but Freds is keeping him busy.
Freds is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Petrone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Petrone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Petrone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Petrone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freds is looking to regain half guard here but Petrone keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Petrone is trying to get an arm triangle but Freds is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrone trying to control the position but Freds is working away.
Freds is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Freds tries to bench press Petrone off him but Petrone keeps the position. #SUB#
Petrone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Petrone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Petrone is trying to get an arm triangle but Freds is defending well. #T3#
Petrone content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Freds is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Petrone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Freds is not content to let Petrone control the position.
Freds is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Petrone off and has taken his back!
Petrone tries to roll but Freds sticks to his back.
#T4##SUB2#
Petrone showing good submission defense here.
Freds is looking to control Petrone but Petrone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Petrone just trying to survive but Freds is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Freds has the hooks in. Petrone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Petrone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Petrone has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Freds. Oh but Petrone has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Freds goes limp - he's gone! Petrone jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nicholas Petrone!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicholas Petrone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFA 20-94
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Van Dijk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Dijk is fending him off so far but Petrone persists. Nope, Van Dijk circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrone moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Dijk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Dijk. Petrone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Dijk stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrone. Petrone gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Dijk feints a counter leg kick.
Petrone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Dijk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrone somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Petrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Dijk jabs at Petrone's body.
Petrone has been working on his balance at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Van Dijk.
Petrone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrone avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
That kick from Van Dijk tenderised Petrone's leg. Petrone is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Petrone dives in and scores a takedown into Van Dijk's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrone slips nicely into half guard.
Van Dijk is looking to control Petrone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Dijk avoid being mounted?#T1#
Petrone trying to mount his opponent but Van Dijk defends it.
Petrone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Van Dijk trying to control here.
Petrone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Dijk!
Van Dijk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Petrone has isolated one of Van Dijk's arms. Van Dijk looking to fight him off but Petrone twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicholas Petrone!
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Event:
IFA 13:04
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Petrone shoots in and gets a takedown into Askcrew's guard.
Askcrew keeping full guard, as Petrone tries to pass.
Petrone stopping the sweep attempt from Askcrew.
Petrone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askcrew wants to stand up but Petrone is controlling him.
Petrone controlling from the top position.
Askcrew lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askcrew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askcrew wants to control from the top but Petrone keeps moving. #T1#
Petrone is pulling down on Askcrew's head. It's preventing any offense from Askcrew, at least for the moment.
Petrone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askcrew looking to pass the guard.
Petrone pulls Askcrew in close to prevent any damage.
Askcrew throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Petrone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrone pulls Askcrew in close to prevent any damage.
Askcrew wants to pass the guard but Petrone is keeping the position.
Askcrew advances to half guard.
Petrone is pressing down on Askcrew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Petrone controlling Askcrew's posture.
Petrone keeping moving, preventing Askcrew from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Askcrew tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrone is retaining full guard.
Askcrew wants to control from the top but Petrone keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch lands to the side of Petrone 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Askcrew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Askcrew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrone's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Petrone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Askcrew dives in and grabs Petrone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrone pushes down on Askcrew's head and hops out.
Askcrew shoots in and drives through. Petrone sprawls well.#T4#
Petrone dives in for a single leg takedown but Askcrew sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nicholas Petrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askcrew shoots in but Petrone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Askcrew defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ren Askcrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrone dives in and grabs Askcrew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Askcrew pushes down on Petrone's head and hops out.#TD2#
Petrone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Askcrew seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petrone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askcrew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Askcrew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Askcrew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Askcrew has his foot on Petrone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrone works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Ren Askcrew will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Askcrew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrone swivels and escapes.#CL#
Askcrew rushes Petrone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Askcrew has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Petrone regains guard immediately.
Askcrew passes Petrone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ren Askcrew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrone is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Askcrew wants to take a breather but Petrone is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petrone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Askcrew's guard. #REVB#
Petrone controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Petrone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrone showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Petrone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Petrone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Petrone is looking for a kimura here.
Petrone not doing much here.
Askcrew wants to improve his position but Petrone is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Petrone seems to be working for a kimura but Askcrew defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Askcrew trying to hold on to Petrone's head to control him but Petrone postures up.
Petrone tries to pass to full mount but Askcrew defends it.
Petrone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Petrone controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Petrone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Askcrew has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Askcrew!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrone has Askcrew pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicholas Petrone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Petrone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Askcrew.
Petrone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askcrew tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrone manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Petrone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petrone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Askcrew flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Petrone controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askcrew is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrone performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Petrone is pressing down on Askcrew's thigh, looking to free his foot. Askcrew is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Petrone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Askcrew tries to roll over but Petrone keeps him under control.
Petrone controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Petrone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Askcrew sees it coming and defends easily.
Petrone stalling.
Askcrew wants to improve his position but Petrone is controlling well.
#T3#
Petrone is taking a breather. Askcrew 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Petrone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Askcrew sees it coming and defends easily.
Askcrew trying to control here.
Askcrew is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Petrone in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Askcrew tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Petrone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicholas Petrone!
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Event:
IFA 04:04
Date: Apr 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Petrone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minaj defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Minaj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Minaj pinned against the cage. Minaj gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrone shoots in looking for a takedown but Minaj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tracy Minaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Petrone.
Petrone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Minaj paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Minaj scores with a hook to the body. Petrone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrone takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Petrone gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrone is looking to take a break and control but Minaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minaj knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrone on the ground.
Petrone controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Minaj's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Petrone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Minaj knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrone wants to control but Minaj is keeping him busy.
Minaj tries to bench press Petrone off him but Petrone keeps the position. #SUB2#
Petrone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minaj tries to buck Petrone off but Petrone is having none of it.
Minaj manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrone's best efforts.#ES#
Minaj has one foot on Petrone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Minaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Petrone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Minaj's waist but Minaj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrone off to one side.
Petrone shoots in for a takedown but Minaj shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Minaj lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#
It looks like Nicholas Petrone has been cut.
Minaj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrone circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrone is defended easily by Minaj.
Minaj connects with a body shot.
Minaj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrone.
Petrone with a poor takedown
and Minaj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Petrone is rocked!
Petrone leaves his chin hanging out and Minaj seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Petrone crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tracy Minaj!
Tracy Minaj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFA 23:03
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Pelayo clinches up against the cage.
Petrone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pelayo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Pelayo moves into the clinch.
Petrone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pelayo prevents it.
Pelayo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo pushes Petrone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pelayo stops a takedown attempt from Petrone.
Dino Pelayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Petrone.
Petrone is working for takedown but Pelayo is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Pelayo tightens his grip and picks Petrone up, before dumping him to the ground. Petrone manages to land in guard.
Pelayo working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Petrone looking for a guillotine here but Pelayo defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Petrone pushes a forearm under Pelayo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pelayo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicholas Petrone!
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Event:
IFA : 02/03
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Petrone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Dijk but Van Dijk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Dijk cracks the inside of Petrone's front leg.
Petrone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrone fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Petrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrone avoids the body shot from Van Dijk.
Petrone fails with the takedown
and Van Dijk counters with a three punch combo that has Petrone backing up. Petrone nods at Van Dijk to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrone walks straight into a right hand from Van Dijk - that's dropped him! Van Dijk jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Petrone from any more punishment! Petrone complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Virgil Van Dijk!
In his post fight interview, Virgil Van Dijk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
IFA : 22/02
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Petrone looking to score a takedown here. Kostic is defending well but Petrone drives through and ends up in Kostic's guard.
Petrone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Petrone has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kostic to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Petrone is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kostic pulls down on the head and he's put Petrone to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stojan Kostic! Stojan Kostic retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Stojan Kostic 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:
IFA : 16/02
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Islander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Islander tries to clinch up but Petrone circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Petrone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Islander manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Islander can't keep his opponent in guard - Petrone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Islander actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Petrone is trying for a kimura here. Islander looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Petrone wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicholas Petrone!
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Event:
IFA : Total War
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Askcrew shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Petrone is pressing down on Askcrew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Askcrew wants to control from the top but Petrone keeps moving. #SUB#
Petrone has his feet on Askcrew's thighs here. He's pushed Askcrew off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Askcrew screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicholas Petrone!
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Event:
IFL : Throwdown
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Petrone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burris throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Petrone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Petrone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burris looking for a sweep. Not yet Burris, not yet.
Petrone 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.
Petrone preventing the sweep.
Burris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Petrone drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Petrone seems to have locked his on tight now - Burris screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Petrone, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nicholas Petrone!
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Event:
ROTI-22
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Petrone shoots and misses
and Malia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrone shoots and misses
enabling Malia to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Malia is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Petrone hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iti Malia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Petrone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrone shoots in for a takedown but Madrigal shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Madrigal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Madrigal showed some decent athleticism there.
Madrigal is controlling the pace.
Petrone is looking to improve his position.
Petrone is refusing to be controlled, as Madrigal sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petrone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrone manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Petrone keeping moving, preventing Madrigal from controlling successfully.
Madrigal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Madrigal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Madrigal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Madrigal trying to control but Petrone is working from the bottom.
Madrigal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrone is keeping the position for now.
Madrigal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petrone is trying to keep Madrigal in close.
Madrigal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Madrigal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Petrone wants to control but Madrigal postures up.
Petrone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Madrigal off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Petrone is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Madrigal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Petrone working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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!#SUB#
Petrone is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Madrigal is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nicholas Petrone!
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