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Event:
GC 443: Divisek VS Lentz
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Orsic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
A punch combination from Orsic misses.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick
letting Orsic counter with a right hand.
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Orsic throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Orsic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Orsic clinches.
Orsic lands with a right to the head.
Orsic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Petrov being controlled against the cage.
Petrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Orsic misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Petrov jumps guard but Orsic stands there with Petrov around his waist. Petrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Orsic lands a body punch. #TD#
Petrov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Petrov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Orsic connects with a couple of short punches.
Orsic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orsic working some strikes from top position.
Orsic wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Orsic throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Orsic defends easily.
#SUB2#
Orsic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petrov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petrov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Petrov being controlled here momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Orsic 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.
Orsic 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.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Orsic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orsic is keeping the position for now.
Orsic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orsic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Orsic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Orsic 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. #T3#
Orsic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orsic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orsic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Orsic tries to pass. #T4#
Orsic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orsic 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.#SUB2#
Orsic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orsic's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Orsic drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Orsic off! Orsic jumps back into Petrov's guard.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mate Orsic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov misses the body punch
and Orsic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Orsic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orsic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orsic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orsic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Petrov has his foot on Orsic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orsic works his way back into a safe position though.
Orsic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orsic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orsic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orsic defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orsic wants to stand but Petrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB#
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orsic defends it easily.
Orsic trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Orsic cracks Petrov with a solid left hand.
Orsic wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Orsic lands a couple of digs.
Orsic passes Petrov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petrov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Orsic trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Orsic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orsic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Orsic defends easily.
#SUB#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orsic defends well.
Mate Orsic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Orsic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB#
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orsic trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Orsic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Orsic trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Orsic is working for an americana but Petrov has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Orsic was thinking about the submission.#SUB#
Petrov working for a triangle but Orsic defends it easily.
#T4#
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Orsic from controlling successfully.
Orsic stands and throws Petrov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Orsic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Orsic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrov, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsic scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mate Orsic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsic.
Petrov throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov moves out of range as Orsic strikes.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.#KD2#
Orsic drops Petrov with a nice combination! Orsic dives into Petrov's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orsic postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Petrov covers up, he's hurt! Orsic keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Orsic and the ref steps in to end the fight! Orsic can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mate Orsic!
A relieved looking Mate Orsic 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:
GC 434: Hall VS McGuire
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses.
Petrov moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrov rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Petrov lands with a slapping head kick.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald misses with a combination
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Petrov throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Petrov connects with a high kick.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonald swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
#T3#
Petrov looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrov with a body shot.
Petrov feints a jab promting McDonald to slip. Petrov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from McDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrov is breathing heavily.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Petrov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
A big left from Petrov misses.
McDonald takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
McDonald swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McDonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov checks a low kick from McDonald.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov with a jab.
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Dave McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov misses the jab.#T1#
McDonald misses the jab.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a huge left! Petrov is in big trouble! He's backing up but McDonald isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Petrov from any more damage. A dominating finish by McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave McDonald! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 96: Barbosa vs White
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Turban shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrov eats them both and turns towards Turban to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Turban loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petrov with a poor takedown
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Turban's head.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Turban's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turban digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turban sprawls well. Turban wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches up with Turban, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes Turban against the cage but Turban circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Petrov.
Petrov is looking to clinch.
Turban takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Turban moved out of range.
Turban misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Turban. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
Turban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turban takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turban.
Turban swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrov counters with a left and a right that stings Turban. #T2#
Turban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov throws a body punch but Turban moves out of range.
Turban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turban was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
That kick from Turban tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turban.
Turban connects with a body shot.
Turban shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Jab by Petrov.
Turban clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Turban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turban. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turban stuffs the takedown.
Islam Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrov.
Turban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Turban avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov shoots in and drives through. Turban sprawls well.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turban.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Turban fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petrov just manages to avoid it.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turban moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Turban on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turban stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turban misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Islam Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turban.
Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Turban won't allow it.
Turban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but Turban has him pressed against the cage.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrov tries to work over Turban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Turban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch.
Turban taking a breather.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Turban tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Turban.
Turban digs a right hand underneath Petrov's ribcage. Petrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turban's elbow.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but Turban has him pressed against the cage.
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Petrov.#BC#
Turban breaks from the clinch.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Turban.
Petrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turban defends well and Petrov ends up having to push Turban into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Turban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Turban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
It looked like Turban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Turban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Turban dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Turban gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HARDCORE Threads (Closing), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 92: Corona vs Barbosa
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Murphy tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Petrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petrov jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Petrov around his waist. Petrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Petrov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Petrov drops back down to his feet.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Petrov jumps guard.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely. #T1##SUB#
Murphy stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Petrov throws up his legs and catches Murphy in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Murphy tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Petrov! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Islam Petrov! |
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Event:
WCF 103: Wolf vs Legionarius
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Hayden throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Hayden backing up. Hayden nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrov punishes Hayden's body with a nice straight punch.
Hayden avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Hayden feints a counter leg kick.
Hayden moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hayden counters with an inside leg kick.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Hayden tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Hayden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Hayden counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Petrov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hayden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Petrov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hayden rolls with it to try and escape but Petrov cranks on the arm and Hayden is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Petrov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Petrov wants to clinch up but Nucombe keeps it at a distance.
Petrov clobbers Nucombe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Petrov and move into the clinch position.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nucombe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Petrov and move into the clinch position.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nucombe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nucombe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nucombe misses with a body punch.
Petrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nucombe walks away with a smile on his face. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nucombe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.#T1#
Nucombe loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nucombe to score with a decent uppercut.
Nucombe dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nucombe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Petrov pushes him away.
Nucombe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Nucombe moves into the clinch.#T2#
Petrov jumps guard but Nucombe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Nucombe holds him up against the cage and eventually Petrov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovs head.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nucombe.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Nucombe won't allow it.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nucombe.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Nucombe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land. #T3#
Petrov is trying to pull guard but Nucombe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Nucombe scores with a shoulder strike.
Nucombe pushes Petrov against the cage. Nucombe is working some dirty boxing. Nucombe pushes off with a quick right hook! Petrov goes down! Petrov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nucombe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
A relieved looking Neil Nucombe 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:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Shebu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrov swings for the body but Shebu moves out of range.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov misses the jab.#CL2#
Shebu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrov, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Shebu has clasped his hands together around Petrov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Petrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shebu scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov has hold of Shebu's hands but Shebu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shebu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shebu lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Shebu wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Petrov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Shebu is tapping! Great win for Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Islam Petrov! |
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Event:
BBFC SYNDICATE 3
Date: May 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Petrov moves out of range as Smith strikes.
As Smith looks to move away, Petrov throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Petrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Smith drops Petrov with a huge uppercut! Petrov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Smith is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Smith!
After the big win, Rebel Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Rodrigues moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Petrov won't allow it.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Petrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Petrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
#TD#
Rodrigues 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. #SUB2#
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Petrov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodrigues is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB#
Rodrigues thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Rodrigues defends easily.
#SUB#
Rodrigues drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodrigues jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Rodrigues thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Rodrigues thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rodrigues avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Rodrigues got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodrigues has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Petrov working for a triangle but Rodrigues defends it easily.
#SUB#
Rodrigues drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Rodrigues off! Rodrigues jumps back into Petrov's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rodrigues is posturing up here but Petrov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rodrigues tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rodrigues has to tap! Slick submission there by Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Petrov! |
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Event:
BFC HARDCORE 7
Date: Jan 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hart or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrov, which made it look bad.
Hart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Hart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Hart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov throws a right hand that Hart ducks under and follows up with a left that Hart also avoids with ease.
Hart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.
Hart shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Hart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hart darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Hart into the cage. #T1#
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petrov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Hart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islam Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hart or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrov, which made it look bad.
As Hart backs off Petrov throws a huge counter combo but Hart manages to avoid it all.
Hart walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
Hart shoots for a takedown but Petrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hart with a poor takedown
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Hart gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Hart drops an elbow to the side of Petrov's head.
Hart winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Hart there. #SUB2#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hart lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hart is working Petrov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Hart scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Petrov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hart should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Petrov has tightened it up now! Hart should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Islam Petrov! |
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Event:
BFC 20: Randleman Vs. Carver
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Petrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rusnak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petrov jumps guard but Rusnak stands there with Petrov around his waist. Petrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Petrov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusnak prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusnak misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Petrov gets control of Rusnak's arms and successfully pulls guard. Petrov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Petrov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Petrov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rusnak has his hands clasped together but Petrov extends and breaks Rusnak's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Petrov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Petrov! |
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Event:
BFC 15: Sparrow Vs. Concrete
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Petrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Petrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivera is trying to keep Petrov in close.
Rivera punching to the body, from the bottom.
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass. #T1#
Petrov is pushing down on Rivera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivera is fighting to maintain full guard but Petrov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rivera missing with punches from the bottom.
Petrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov wants to take a breather but Rivera is having none of it. #SUB#
Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivera is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold.
Petrov trying to control from Rivera's half guard. Rivera has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Rivera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard. #REVB#
Rivera distracts Petrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rivera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivera lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.
Rivera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rivera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Rivera trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rivera defends well.
Petrov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivera is aware though and is defending well.
Petrov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rivera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivera works over Petrov with some ground and pound from guard.
Rivera postures up and lands a big shot to Petrov's brow.
Rivera is stalling in the full guard.
Rivera trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Rivera cracks Petrov with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Rivera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rivera has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov's legs - danger averted.
Rivera stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivera landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Rivera will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rivera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Petrov!
Rivera creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rivera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rivera's best efforts.
Rivera trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Rivera is controlling well.
Petrov has hold of Rivera's hands but Rivera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1##SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diego Rivera has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Petrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rivera scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Rivera is trying to work for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
Rivera blocks the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rivera pushes down on Petrov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rivera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2##SUB2#
Rivera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Rivera has control of the leg.
Rivera lands with a punch from half guard.
Rivera lands strikes from half guard.
Rivera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov taking some punishment here, with Rivera in his half guard.
Rivera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Rivera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Rivera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivera chips away with some ground and pound.
Petrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rivera's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Rivera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Petrov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rivera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rivera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rivera! #REVB##SUB2#
Rivera swings around for an armbar but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rivera's guard.#T4#
Petrov wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rivera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Petrov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rivera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petrov has Rivera in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivera is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Petrov gets caught napping as Rivera dives in and scores a takedown. Petrov manages to retain guard.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving. #SUB#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivera stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivera scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rivera trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rivera landing some decent shots from guard.
Rivera trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Rivera lands a couple of digs.
Rivera distracts Petrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Rivera is sitting in close to Petrov's body. Petrov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rivera is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rivera is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Petrov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Islam Petrov! |
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Event:
BFC 11: Hammer Vs. Payakaroon
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Norway moves into the clinch.
Norway wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Norway wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Norway is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Norway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norway has had enough of the clinch but Petrov keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Norway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Norway tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it. #T1#
Petrov has his takedown stuffed
and Norway counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Norway circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Petrov to the canvas! Petrov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Norway keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Norway! |
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