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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Petrov (ranked 4094 p4p, 3393 weight class) and Hiroshi Papo (ranked 189 p4p, 160 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hiroshi Papo enters the cage!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Papo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Petrov both land. Nice combination.
Papo 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.
Papo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Papo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
My spies in Advanced Fitness Inc. inform me that Papo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Petrov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Papo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to buck Papo off but Papo is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Papo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Papo controlling the pace for now.
Petrov can't escape the position.
Papo controlling from mount.
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papo 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 wriggling around trying to escape.
Papo content just to control the position here.
Petrov is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Papo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Papo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Papo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Petrov's thigh. Petrov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Petrov has his foot on Papo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Papo works his way back into a safe position though.
Papo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov working for a triangle but Papo defends it easily.
Papo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov throws a body punch but Papo moves out of range.
Papo shoots and misses
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov gets caught flat footed, as Papo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Petrov 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.
Papo controlling from the top position.
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Papo stacks Petrov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Papo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Papo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petrov seems a little lost for a moment, as Papo dominates the positioning.
Petrov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Papo off and has taken his back!
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 throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Petrov working for a choke but Papo reverses nicely into Petrov 's guard.
Papo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Papo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov working for submissions but it's allowed Papo to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Papo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hiroshi Papo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Papo not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petrov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Papo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Papo!
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petrov is trying to work for a sweep but Papo has mounted him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papo controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrov is desperately trying to improve his position but Papo has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Papo 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. And we move into the final round!
Papo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov gets caught napping as Papo dives in and scores a takedown. Petrov manages to retain guard.
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Papo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Papo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Papo controlling from the top position.
Petrov has an active guard here but Papo has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 tries to roll over but Papo keeps him under control.
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Papo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Papo.
Papo controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looking for a sweep but Papo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Papo lands a heavy elbow.
Papo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petrov is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Peter Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiroshi Papo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Papo blocks Petrov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Papo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Papo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Papo!
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