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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grigoriy Petrov (ranked 3140 p4p, 1622 weight class) and Egill Skallagrimsson (ranked 373 p4p, 208 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grigoriy Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Egill Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skallagrimsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
Petrov works Skallagrimsson's body with a nice hook.
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Skallagrimsson misses.
Skallagrimsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skallagrimsson staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skallagrimsson counters with a two punch combo.
Skallagrimsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Skallagrimsson tries to get set, Petrov tries to push him back and clinch up but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Skallagrimsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skallagrimsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skallagrimsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrov scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skallagrimsson scores with a punch to the head.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skallagrimsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov trying to control the position here.
Skallagrimsson is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov pulls Skallagrimsson in to control the position.
Skallagrimsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skallagrimsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skallagrimsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Skallagrimsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skallagrimsson defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Skallagrimsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Egill Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skallagrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab, jab by Skallagrimsson - just one landing.
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and clinches.
Skallagrimsson blocking some punches.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Skallagrimsson's head.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Skallagrimsson's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Skallagrimsson on that attempt.
Skallagrimsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Skallagrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov wants to slow Skallagrimsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Egill Skallagrimsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skallagrimsson throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Skallagrimsson throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Skallagrimsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Skallagrimsson backing up. Skallagrimsson nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egill Skallagrimsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skallagrimsson throws out the jab.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skallagrimsson darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Skallagrimsson into the cage.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Skallagrimsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Skallagrimsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Skallagrimsson is out of range.
Petrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skallagrimsson backs up against the cage.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Skallagrimsson misses with a straight left.
Skallagrimsson moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Skallagrimsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skallagrimsson stalks Petrov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petrov's face. Petrov staggers backwards, shaken.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body
letting Skallagrimsson counter with a right hand.
Skallagrimsson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Skallagrimsson staying out of range there.
Skallagrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Petrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skallagrimsson can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Petrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigoriy Petrov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skallagrimsson in his tracks.
Skallagrimsson is rocked!
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skallagrimsson.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Skallagrimsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Skallagrimsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson misses with the combination.
Skallagrimsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
It looks like Petrov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a body punch but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Skallagrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Skallagrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egill Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
A little jabbing left from Skallagrimsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skallagrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson feints the counter takedown.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Skallagrimsson looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov throws a hook but Skallagrimsson avoids it easily.
Petrov throws the left hand but Skallagrimsson avoids the punch easily.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skallagrimsson throws a combination that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range nicely.
Skallagrimsson tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Skallagrimsson moved away.
Skallagrimsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Skallagrimsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Skallagrimsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petrov to the ground. Skallagrimsson is now in Petrov's guard.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skallagrimsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrov 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, 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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