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Event:
WCF Wednesday Night Fights 1
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into Machida's guard.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Machida has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Petrov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.#TD#
Machida has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petrov uses from the top position.
Machida trying to control the position here.
Petrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machida has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Machida is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Machida controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Machida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Petrov trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Machida controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.
Petrov throws a counter combo.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida misses with a takedown
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Petrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Petrov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machida's legs.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Machida pushes Petrov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Petrov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Machida is trying to control Petrov's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov throws an elbow but Machida slips to the side and avoids it well.
Machida being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida prevents Petrov from improving position. #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.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machida manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machida is looking to control Petrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machida avoid being mounted?
Machida is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Machida instigates a clinch. #TD#
Machida manages to pull guard.
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 Chino Machida will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Machida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Petrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viktor Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
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.
Machida looking to control.
#SUB#
Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machida dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Petrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Machida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Petrov pushes Machida off looking to stand but Machida dives back in and keeps control.
Machida wants to take a breather but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov is trying to control but Machida passes into side control!
#SU#
Machida stands up. #TD2#
Petrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machida's half guard.
Petrov stalling away here and it's allowed Machida to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Machida.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but Machida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Machida preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrov's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov striking off his back but it's not causing Machida any problems. #SUB2#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machida wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving. #T4#
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.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
Petrov looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Petrov with that takedown attempt.
Machida is looking for a counter combo.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Machida shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chino Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida thows a body kick. Petrov tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Petrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Petrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Chino Machida will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Petrov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Machida did well to prevent Petrov getting side control.
Machida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petrov trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Petrov 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.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPetrov.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machida is defended easily by Petrov.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Petrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Petrov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machida is proving hard to escape from.
Petrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petrov won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
Machida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Machida has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Petrov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petrov has Machida in his guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Petrov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Machida has picked Petrov up and slammed him! Petrov can't keep hold of the triangle and Machida manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.
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.
The strikes coming from Machida are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machida working away.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Machida crashes against the mat.
Machida throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Machida has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Petrov!#SUB#
Machida is working for a guillotine from mount but Petrov frees his head quite easily.
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chino Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machida, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chino Machida!
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Event:
WCF 5: Uno vs Andrews
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Petrov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Santiago manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Petrov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Da Santiago has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Petrov is looking to defend but Da Santiago has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Petrov! Da Santiago pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Petrov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
WCF 2: Uno vs Gunnarsson
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Petrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Bog gets underhooks to prevent Petrov's takedown attempt.
Bog misses with a knee to the head.
Petrov is struggling to control the position.
Petrov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but Bog has him pressed against the cage.
Petrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bog after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Bog manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is trying to drag Bog to the mat but Bog just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Bog manages to get underhooks.
Bog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrov is defending well for now.#T1#
Petrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bog is defending well.#TD#
Petrov jumps into guard, dragging Bog to the mat.
Petrov has a closed guard, preventing Bog from standing up.
Petrov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bog preventing the sweep.
Bog tries to stand but Petrov is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bog on the ground.
Petrov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bog has passed into side control.
Bog tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Petrov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bog is controlling him well.
Petrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bog enables Petrov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bog manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Petrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Petrov gets to his feet. Bog looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrov showed some decent athleticism there.
Petrov is controlling the pace.
Bog is trying to stand back up but Petrov is controlling him
#T4#
Still in half guard, Petrov seems content to control.
Petrov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bog scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Petrov manages to mount him!
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Petrov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bog is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Petrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bog is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Petrov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Bog's face as Petrov controls the position.
Bog wants to get back to his feet but Petrov drags him back down.#SU#
Petrov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bog to his feet. #TD#
Petrov gets a takedown into half guard.
Petrov prevents Bog from standing back up.
#T1##SU#
Petrov stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrov showed some decent athleticism there.
Petrov lands strikes from half guard.
Bog scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Petrov manages to mount him!
Bog wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Petrov is landing with some decent strikes but Bog is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bog is breathing heavily.
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Petrov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Bog is rocked!
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.#T3#
Bog is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Petrov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Petrov controlling his opponent. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Petrov.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bog is still in real trouble! Can Petrov finish him?
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 is trying to take his opponent's back.
Viktor Petrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Petrov has control of Bog's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bog regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Petrov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bog badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Petrov around the waist but Petrov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Petrov is the winner by TKO! Petrov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Petrov!
A very excited looking Viktor Petrov 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:
SAFO KickBoxing
Date: Dec 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petrov. Jun Fan shrugs it off though.
Jun Fan avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Petrov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jun Fan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petrov as Jun Fan tries to tie him up.
Petrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Jun Fan.
Petrov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jun Fan pushes Petrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Petrov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Petrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Petrov wants to break free but Jun Fan has control.
Jun Fan looking to throw knees to the head but Petrov is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jun Fan.
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 frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jun Fan throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Jun Fan misses with a head kick.
Jun Fan lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Petrov clinches with his opponent.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jun Fan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jun Fan has had enough of the clinch but Petrov keeps him there for the moment.
Jun Fan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jun Fan being controlled against the ropes.
Jun Fan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Petrov's face.
#ROC#
Petrov is rocked!
Jun Fan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jun Fan finish him?
Jun Fan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petrov prevents Jun Fan from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Jun Fan.
Jun Fan avoiding damage.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petrov tries to circle away but Jun Fan has him pinned against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jun Fan.
Jun Fan scores with a knee to the head.
Jun Fan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jun Fan lands a nice elbow.
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!
Jun Fan misses with a knee strike.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Jun Fan is controlling him.
Jun Fan tries to land a knee to the head but Petrov blocks with his arms.
Petrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jun Fan blocks it with crossed arms.
Jun Fan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jun Fan looking to throw knees to the head but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Jun Fan is breathing heavily.#T2#
Petrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jun Fan pushes off an throws an elbow but Petrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jun Fan connects with a knee to the head.
Jun Fan lands a nice elbow.
Jun Fan lands an elbow inside that Petrov shrugs off.
Jun Fan scores with a knee to the head.
Jun Fan trying to control the position but instead, Petrov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jun Fan into the ropes.
Petrov working hard to break the clinch.
Jun Fan tries to land a knee to the head but Petrov blocks with his arms.
Jun Fan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Petrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Petrov is trying to break free.
Jun Fan tries a knee to the head but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov trying to control the position but instead, Jun Fan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petrov into the ropes.
Jun Fan keeps control of Petrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jun Fan tries a knee to the head but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov tries to stall but Jun Fan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch but Jun Fan keeps him there for the moment.
Jun Fan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrov's efforts to push away.
Petrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch but Jun Fan keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jun Fan.
Jun Fan has Petrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Petrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jun Fan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jun Fan connects with a knee to the head.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov trying to stall but Jun Fan improves his position.
Jun Fan can't break the clinch.
Jun Fan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov looking to throw knees to the head but Jun Fan is blocking nicely.
Jun Fan throws an elbow but it misses.
Petrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Jun Fan is controlling him.
Jun Fan tries a knee to the head but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jun Fan.
Jun Fan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jun Fan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petrov working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jun Fan avoiding damage as Petrov throws knees to the body.
Jun Fan has Petrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Petrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jun Fan misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov tries to land a knee to the head but Jun Fan blocks with his arms.
Petrov looking to throw knees to the head but Jun Fan is blocking nicely.
Petrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T3#
Petrov trying to stall but Jun Fan improves his position.
Jun Fan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jun Fan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jun Fan lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Jun Fan is trying to break free.
Petrov misses with an elbow strike.
Jun Fan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Jun Fan tries to land a knee to the head but Petrov blocks with his arms.
Jun Fan tries a knee to the head but Petrov blocks it.
Jun Fan prevents Petrov from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jun Fan as Petrov tries to tie him up.
Petrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Jun Fan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petrov can't break the clinch.
Jun Fan misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Jun Fan.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jun Fan managing to block the knees to the body from Petrov.
#BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Petrov tries to circle away but Jun Fan has him pinned against the ropes.
Jun Fan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jun Fan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jun Fan is defending well for now.
Jun Fan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jun Fan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petrov trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Jun Fan wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jun Fan tries to land a knee to the head but Petrov blocks with his arms.
Jun Fan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Jun Fan managing to block the knees to the body from Petrov.
Petrov looking to throw knees to the head but Jun Fan is blocking nicely.
Jun Fan avoids a wild elbow strike from Petrov.
Jun Fan scores with a knee to the head.
Jun Fan being controlled against the ropes.
Petrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jun Fan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Petrov is trying to push Jun Fan away but Jun Fan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Petrov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jun Fan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jun Fan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Jun Fan scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Jun Fan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Petrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Jun Fan has him pressed against the ropes.
Lee Jun Fan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Petrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Jun Fan gets an underhook and turns Petrov into the ropes.
Petrov takes a shot to the head.
Jun Fan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jun Fan keeps control of Petrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jun Fan tries a knee to the head but Petrov blocks it.
Jun Fan connects with a knee to the head.
Jun Fan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrov avoids the elbow strike from Jun Fan, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jun Fan.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jun Fan.#T1##CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Petrov tries to circle away but Jun Fan has him pinned against the ropes.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Jun Fan.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jun Fan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Petrov's face.
Jun Fan trying to stall but Petrov improves his position.
Jun Fan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Petrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov is looking to control Jun Fan's arms but Jun Fan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petrov has his back to the ropes.
Jun Fan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jun Fan is trying to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling him.
Jun Fan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Jun Fan on the inside.
Jun Fan stalling in the clinch but Petrov improves position.
Petrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jun Fan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?#T2#
Petrov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jun Fan working Petrov over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrov tries to break the clinch but Jun Fan is controlling the position.
Petrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jun Fan won't allow it.
Jun Fan trying to land knees to the body.
Petrov tries to break the clinch but Jun Fan is controlling the position.
Petrov wants to break free but Jun Fan has control.
Petrov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jun Fan lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jun Fan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Petrov tries to circle away but Jun Fan has him pinned against the ropes.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch but Jun Fan keeps him there for the moment.
Petrov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Petrov looking to throw knees to the head but Jun Fan is blocking nicely.
Petrov tries a knee to the head but Jun Fan blocks it.
Jun Fan scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Petrov blocks an elbow strike from Jun Fan.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch but Jun Fan keeps him there for the moment.
Jun Fan can't break the clinch.
Jun Fan keeps control of Petrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jun Fan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Petrov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jun Fan's brow.
Petrov tries to break free but Jun Fan pushes him back against the ropes.
Jun Fan tries to stall but Petrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Petrov keeps control of Jun Fan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jun Fan looking to throw knees to the head but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Petrov is trying to push Jun Fan away but Jun Fan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Petrov misses with a knee strike.
Jun Fan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petrov's defenses.
Petrov is trying to push Jun Fan away but Jun Fan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Petrov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jun Fan scores with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Petrov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jun Fan has double underhooks.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jun Fan is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jun Fan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jun Fan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jun Fan tries to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling the position.
Jun Fan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jun Fan as the two fighters clinch.
Jun Fan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Petrov tries to stall but Jun Fan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Petrov is trying to break free.
Jun Fan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Jun Fan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Petrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petrov working hard to break the clinch.
Petrov trying to land knees to the body.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jun Fan tries to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling the position.
Jun Fan is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Jun Fan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jun Fan with a knee to the head.
Petrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Petrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jun Fan tries to land a knee to the head but Petrov blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun Fan trying to stall but Petrov improves his position.
Jun Fan scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jun Fan blocks an elbow strike from Petrov.
Jun Fan misses with an elbow over the top.
Jun Fan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Petrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jun Fan won't allow it.
Jun Fan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jun Fan keeps control of Petrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Petrov stalling in the clinch but Jun Fan improves position.
Jun Fan throws an elbow but it misses.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Jun Fan has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jun Fan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Jun Fan has him pressed against the ropes.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jun Fan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jun Fan throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jun Fan throws an elbow but misses.
Petrov tries to stall but Jun Fan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Jun Fan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Petrov is trying to push Jun Fan away but Jun Fan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrov avoids the elbow strike from Jun Fan, against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petrov as Jun Fan tries to tie him up.
Petrov wants to break free but Jun Fan has control.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Jun Fan has him pressed against the ropes.
Jun Fan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Jun Fan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jun Fan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jun Fan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jun Fan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jun Fan is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Jun Fan.
Petrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Petrov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T3##BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid body kick from Jun Fan.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Jun Fan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jun Fan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jun Fan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Lee Jun Fan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jun Fan throws a head kick that misses.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Petrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petrov prevents Jun Fan from breaking the clinch.
Jun Fan misses with an elbow over the top.
Petrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jun Fan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jun Fan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Jun Fan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jun Fan tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Jun Fan gets tackled into the ropes by Petrov. Petrov maintains the clinch.
Jun Fan lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jun Fan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jun Fan stalling in the clinch but Petrov improves position.
Petrov can't break the clinch.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jun Fan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jun Fan has Petrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Petrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jun Fan's elbow.
Petrov tries to circle away but Jun Fan has him pinned against the ropes.
Jun Fan has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
#BC2#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viktor Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Jun Fan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jun Fan, 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 William Gold scores the fight for Lee Jun Fan!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Lee Jun Fan!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Lee Jun Fan!
Lee Jun Fan wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Lee Jun Fan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
S.A.F.O AWAKENING #2
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Petrov has closed the distance and engaged Diktas in a clinch.
Petrov goes for a takedown attempt but Diktas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Viktor Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diktas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diktas off to one side.
Petrov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Diktas shoots in and gets a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Diktas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diktas trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diktas controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diktas trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Diktas is really struggling to control Petrov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diktas forces his way into half guard.
Petrov wants to control the action here but instead Diktas manages to pass to full mount! #SUB#
Diktas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Petrov tries to hold on but Diktas pushes him away. #T2##SUB#
Petrov tries to control Diktas's head but Diktas pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Petrov is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Anil Diktas!
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Event:
S.A.F.O CROWN CHAMPION 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Petrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns is fending him off so far but Petrov persists. Nope, Burns circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov tries to counter with a takedown but Burns is quick to defend against it.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Burns throws a head kick that half lands.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrov's calf.#TD#
Petrov drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Burns has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Petrov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov fails to pull guard.
Petrov is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
Petrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petrov wants to clinch
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Petrov.#CL2#
Burns moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
Burns prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burns gets underhooks to prevent Petrov's takedown attempt.
Petrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Petrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petrov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alec Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Petrov throws a big counter combination but Burns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrov. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
As Petrov backs off Burns throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrov is defended easily by Burns.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Petrov is rocked!#CL2#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Petrov in a clinch.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Burns.
Burns is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petrov's defenses.
Petrov wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
The fighters circle, before Burns throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Petrov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Burns lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Alec Burns!
A determined Alec Burns didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
S.A.F.O Qualification
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov with a poor takedown
and Nakamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Petrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakamura moves to clinch but Petrov breaks away #TD2#
and Petrov counters with a shoot takedown. Nakamura fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrov is controlling him. #T1#
Petrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is looking to stand up but Nakamura won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A punch lands to the side of Petrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Petrov sprawls well.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Petrov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nakamura!
Nakamura trying to remain calm as Petrov controls from the top position.
Petrov tries to advance to mount but Nakamura denies him. #SUB2#
Petrov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Nakamura pushes Petrov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Petrov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov slows the pace down.
Petrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nakamura managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Petrov.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet but Petrov drags him back down.#SUB2#
Petrov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nakamura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Petrov but great work by Nakamura.#T4#
Nakamura working away.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet but Nakamura drags him back down.
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.#SU#
Nakamura has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Nakamura's guard.#ES#
Nakamura has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Petrov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
Petrov wants to get up but he can't break Nakamura's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Shinji Nakamura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nakamura moves to clinch but Petrov breaks away #TD2#
and Petrov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nakamura!
Nakamura wants to control but Petrov postures up.
Nakamura is trying to get back to his feet.
Petrov trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
Petrov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nakamura's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura regains half guard.
Nakamura is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nakamura is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Petrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakamura is trying to defend but Petrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Petrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrov is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nakamura tries to kick Petrov off in order to stand up. Petrov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
Nakamura prevents Petrov from moving into mount.
Nakamura is looking to regain half guard here but Petrov keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Petrov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nakamura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakamura seems a little lost for a moment, as Petrov dominates the positioning.#T3##SUB2#
Petrov swings around for an armbar but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petrov's guard.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Nakamura stands up and waves to Petrov to follow him.
Nakamura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakamura wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Shinji Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Nakamura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Nakamura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov prevents Nakamura from breaking the clinch.
Petrov wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Petrov lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Petrov with a poor takedown
and Nakamura counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Petrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrov lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nakamura manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Petrov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Nakamura pushes Petrov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Petrov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Nakamura is trying to control Petrov's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Nakamura wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Petrov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petrov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Petrov trying to control the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Petrov gets a clinch.
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petrov avoiding damage as Nakamura throws knees to the body.
Nakamura is pressed up against the cage. Petrov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakamura down to the mat. Nakamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shinji Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Petrov.
Petrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakamura. #T3#
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Petrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura looking to slow down the pace here.
Nakamura gets underhooks to prevent Petrov's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Nakamura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nakamura wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Petrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body.
Petrov lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Petrov.
#T4##TD#
Nakamura turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nakamura manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Nakamura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakamura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakamura working away.#SUB#
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
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 Shinji Nakamura.
I think Nakamura 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shinji Nakamura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Goethals has closed the distance and engaged Petrov in a clinch.
Goethals manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Petrov wants a takedown.
Petrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Goethals shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goethals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrov is defending well for now.
Goethals pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goethals blocks the elbow strike.
Goethals is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Goethals jumps into guard, dragging Petrov to the mat.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Goethals manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Petrov takes one on the button.#T1#
Goethals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goethals jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goethals shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goethals gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goethals is defended easily by Petrov.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Goethals moves out of range easily.
Goethals misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viktor Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Goethals.
Goethals scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Petrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goethals feints the counter takedown.
Goethals with a poor takedown #TD#
and Petrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Goethals has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Petrov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goethals shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Goethals tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #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.#ES2#
Goethals has his feet on Petrov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Goethals looks winded!#TD#
Petrov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goethals on his heels. He'll look to pass Goethals's guard now, I'm sure.
Petrov wants to get up but he can't break Goethals's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Petrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Goethals is trying to keep Petrov in close.
Goethals trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Goethals working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
Petrov trying to control but Goethals is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Petrov is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Petrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goethals has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Goethals's legs - danger averted.
Petrov trying to control but Goethals is working from the bottom.
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Goethals dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Petrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goethals defends well and Petrov ends up having to push Goethals into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Goethals tries to sprawl but Petrov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goethals is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold.
Goethals trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goethals is trying to control but Petrov manages to pass to mount!
Petrov controlling the pace for now. #T1##SUB#
Petrov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Goethals has worked his arm free - good work by Goethals!
You can see the frustration on Goethals's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goethals might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petrov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petrov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Goethals to see if he's OK.
Petrov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Goethals.
Goethals manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goethals on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goethals is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Goethals misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Petrov slips a nice elbow through Goethals's hands, connecting with Goethals's forehead.
Petrov stops Goethals from getting back to his feet.
#ES2#
Goethals manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Petrov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Petrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Goethals forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goethals is trying to push Petrov away but Petrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Petrov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Goethals gets an underhook and turns Petrov into the cage.#T3#
Goethals throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovs head.
Petrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Petrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goethals is defending well.
Goethals wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Goethals won't allow it.
Goethals prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goethals wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Goethals pulls guard.
Goethals working a defensive guard here.
Petrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Goethals 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.
Goethals is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Goethals working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrov trying to control but Goethals is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Goethals looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hunter Goethals will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Goethals darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Goethals into the cage. #CL#
Goethals gets tackled into the cage by Petrov. Petrov maintains the clinch.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goethals to keep the fight standing.
Petrov is looking for a takedown.
Petrov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov has Goethals pressed against the cage, preventing Goethals from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goethals wants a takedown.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Goethals is controlling him.
Petrov looking for a takedown.
Petrov tries to circle away but Goethals has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov prevents Goethals from breaking the clinch.
Petrov is looking for a takedown.
Petrov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goethals smiles and moves away.
Goethals tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into Goethals's guard.#T1#
Goethals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard. #REVB#
Goethals passes Petrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrov trying to control here.
Goethals sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrov defending well though.
Petrov keeping control of the position.
Petrov continues to stall.#T2#
Goethals throwing shots but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Goethals trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
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.
Petrov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petrov is looking to control Goethals's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Petrov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Goethals seems to be looking for submissions.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Goethals manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Petrov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Goethals explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Goethals closes the distance but Petrov moves to the side
and Petrov counters with a nice body kick.
#T4#
Petrov tries to clinch up.
Goethals drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petrov defends it well.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Goethals enables Petrov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Goethals manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Goethals scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Goethals takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Goethals tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Petrov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Goethals!
Goethals trying his best to control but Petrov has mounted him.
Petrov with shots to the head and body - Goethals looks very uncomfortable down there.
Goethals wants to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Viktor Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Goethals is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Petrov goes for an armbar but Goethals turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goethals.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Goethals comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goethals 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Goethals!
Our winner, Hunter Goethals, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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