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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Driscoll.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Driscoll has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Driscoll.#CUT#It looks like Artem Petrov has been cut.
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Petrov walks into a jab.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driscoll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Driscoll shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Petrov takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Driscoll sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Petrov bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Driscoll!
After the fight, Cole Driscoll was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Belvedere connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Belvedere.
Belvedere misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Belvedere lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Belvedere moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belvedere misses with a hook.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Belvedere misses with a body shot.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Belvedere bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Belvedere.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Belvedere moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Belvedere uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Belvedere jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Belvedere throws a combination that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov throws a right hand that Belvedere ducks under and follows up with a left that Belvedere also avoids with ease.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Belvedere.
Belvedere scores with a nice strike.
Belvedere scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Belvedere swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belvedere connects with a right that clearly hurt Petrov. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Belvedere proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Petrov collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richmond Belvedere!
A victorious Richmond Belvedere thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 18
Date: Jun 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Petrov's guard.#SUB2#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2#
Petrov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie 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.
Petrov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gracie controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie has the hooks in. Petrov is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Gracie passes his arm under Petrov's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Petrov taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renoa Gracie!
Our winner, Renoa Gracie, 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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Event:
BBFC SYNDICATE 3
Date: May 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Ballistics works over Petrov's head and body with a nice combination.
Ballistics has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov throws a hook but Ballistics avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ballistics.
Ballistics throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov lands a jab to Ballistics's midsection.
Ballistics wants to clinch but Petrov slips to the side
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Ballistics misses with a straight left.
Petrov lunges at Ballistics with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ballistics's hand.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov looks to land a combination. Ballistics sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A swing and a miss from Ballistics.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
Ballistics misses with a combination
and Ballistics takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ballistics moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Ballistics uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Ballistics avoids them all with ease.
Ballistics thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Petrov if he has to take too many more of those.
Petrov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ballistics walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Ballistics.
Ballistics misses with the body kick
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Ballistics avoids nicely.
Ballistics throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballistics throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Ballistics moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballistics moves away.#T2#
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ballistics.
Ballistics scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ballistics lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Ballistics misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ballistics throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ballistics just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ballistics throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Ballistics lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballistics moves away.
Despite the aggression on Ballistics's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Ballistics's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrov tries to bum rush Ballistics with a series of wild strikes but Ballistics uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrov connects with the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ballistics.
#T3#
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Ballistics counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ballistics - that will leave a mark!
Ballistics slips a jab from Petrov.
Ballistics fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov takes a swing at Ballistics's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Ballistics clinches up against the cage.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballistics.
Ballistics blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Ballistics lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballistics.
Ballistics makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ballistics takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballistics.
Ballistics pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballistics lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrov or not.
Ballistics working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov blocking some punches.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Ballistics cracks Petrov with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Petrov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ballistics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrov.
Ballistics misses with the head strike.
Ballistics tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballistics fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Ballistics landing knees to the body.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballistics softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ballistics blocks an uppercut.
Ballistics lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrov or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballistics creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Ballistics dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ballistics throws a powerful right kick. Petrov tried to block low but the kick was high! Petrov was taken right off of his feet! Ballistics jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dudley Ballistics!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dudley Ballistics thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Petrov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petrov takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Sirus Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Hughes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes prevents Petrov from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Petrov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hughes uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Petrov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hughes is trying for a kimura here. Petrov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hughes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sirus Hughes! |
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Event:
WCF 52: Anderson vs Camara 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Purcell throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Purcell looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Purcell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Purcell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Purcell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Purcell clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Purcell obliges.
Purcell misses with a knee to the head.
Petrov takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Purcell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Purcell lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Purcell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Purcell tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Purcell to the ground. Purcell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Purcell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Purcell half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Petrov.
Petrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Crunch! Purcell slams his shin into Petrov's torso.
Purcell is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Purcell misses.
Purcell moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Purcell lands a nice looking body kick.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Purcell's waist but Purcell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrov off to one side.
Purcell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov dives in and grabs Purcell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Purcell pushes down on Petrov's head and hops out.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2##TD2#
Petrov gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov prevents Purcell from improving his position.
Petrov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Petrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Purcell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petrov.
Petrov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Purcell's head.
Petrov lands strikes from half guard.
Purcell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Petrov is working for a submission of some sort.
Purcell gets full guard.#T3#
Purcell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Purcell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Purcell 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. #SUB2#
Petrov 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.
Purcell looking to control.
#SUB2#
Petrov drops back looking for a leg! Purcell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Purcell manages to kick Petrov off! Petrov jumps back into Purcell's guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Purcell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Petrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Petrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Purcell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Petrov drops back looking for a leg! Purcell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Purcell manages to kick Petrov off! Petrov jumps back into Purcell's guard.
Petrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Justin Purcell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Purcell tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Purcell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Purcell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Purcell defends it nicely.
Purcell with a jab.
Purcell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Purcell.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Purcell defends it nicely.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Petrov.#T1#
Purcell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Purcell dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Purcell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Purcell.
Purcell scores with a nice head shot.
Justin Purcell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Purcell.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Purcell gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Purcell throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Justin Purcell is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrov.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Petrov shoots in for a double leg but Purcell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Purcell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Artem Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Purcell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov fails with the takedown.
Justin Purcell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Purcell lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Purcell's head but Purcell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Purcell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Purcell throws a body shot but no joy.
Purcell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donk. Purcell catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Purcell looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Purcell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Purcell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick lands for Purcell.
#T3#
Petrov shoots in for a double leg but Purcell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Purcell misses with a hook.
Purcell tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Purcell throws out a powerful jab.
Purcell looks to land a combination. Petrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Purcell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Purcell throws a combination. Petrov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Petrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Purcell stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Purcell with the inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Purcell.
A nice leg kick lands there from Purcell.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Petrov walks into a stiff left hand from Purcell.
Petrov looks for a takedown but Purcell sprawls well.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Purcell circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov shoots in but Purcell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Purcell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Purcell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Purcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Petrov drives through with a takedown into Purcell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Purcell looking to control.
Petrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Purcell. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Purcell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Purcell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrov is defended easily by Purcell.
Purcell throws out a powerful jab.
Purcell lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Purcell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov has a takedown stuffed.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Purcell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrov somewhat.
It looked like Purcell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Purcell digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Purcell gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Purcell sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Purcell is looking to counter with a body kick.
Purcell punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Purcell scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov misses with a takedown
and Purcell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Purcell throws a series of strikes that have Petrov backpedaling.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Purcell.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Purcell missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Purcell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Justin Purcell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Petrov shoots and misses
and Purcell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Purcell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Purcell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Purcell.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov fails to land the takedown.
Purcell throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Purcell had a free shot at his head there.
Purcell scores with a nice right hand.
Purcell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Purcell lunges at Petrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrov's hand.
Purcell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Purcell there.
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Purcell circles away.
Purcell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Purcell, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Purcell misses the target.#T3#
Purcell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Purcell defends well and Petrov ends up having to push Purcell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Purcell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Purcell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Purcell.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Purcell manages to avoid it.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Purcell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Purcell.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Purcell as he avoids it easily.
Purcell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Purcell. Petrov shrugs it off though.
Purcell thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Purcell leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Purcell cracks Petrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Purcell misses the jab.
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Purcell throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrov has a takedown stuffed.
Purcell misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Purcell.
Purcell throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Purcell wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Purcell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Purcell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Artem Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Purcell delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Purcell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Purcell, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Purcell!
Justin Purcell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WCF 42: Nurmagomedov vs Mulder
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Tacktheritrix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Tacktheritrix is working for a kimura but Petrov is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrov is looking to escape.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petrov wants to stand but Tacktheritrix is controlling the position.
Tacktheritrix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacktheritrix postures up.
Petrov wants to stand but Tacktheritrix is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tacktheritrix drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Tacktheritrix off! Tacktheritrix jumps back into Petrov's guard.
Tacktheritrix sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov's guard. #T1#
Tacktheritrix prevents Petrov from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tacktheritrix seems to be working for a kimura but Petrov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tacktheritrix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petrov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tacktheritrix prevents Petrov from improving his position.
Petrov is trying to stand up here but Tacktheritrix is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Tacktheritrix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tacktheritrix is pressing down on Petrov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tacktheritrix is working for a kimura but Petrov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tacktheritrix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Tacktheritrix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.#SUB2#
Tacktheritrix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Petrov wants to control but Tacktheritrix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov pushes Tacktheritrix off looking to stand but Tacktheritrix dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Tacktheritrix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Tacktheritrix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Tacktheritrix looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Tacktheritrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tacktheritrix pulls his head out easily.
Tacktheritrix trying to mount his opponent but Petrov defends it.
Petrov is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Tacktheritrix.
#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackmarius Tacktheritrix dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tacktheritrix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tacktheritrix goes for a double leg but Petrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrov continues to drive forward.#TD#
Petrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tacktheritrix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tacktheritrix looking for a sweep but Petrov has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Petrov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tacktheritrix is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tacktheritrix and Petrov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tacktheritrix sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Petrov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tacktheritrix could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Petrov has cracked it and Tacktheritrix is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artem Petrov! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 17: Mulder vs Levesque
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chow looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well. #TD#
Petrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chow is trying to defend but Petrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Petrov is thwarting Chow's attempts to control the position.
Petrov is looking to advance position but Chow won't allow it.
Petrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chow's head.
Petrov lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petrov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Petrov dominating with strikes here.#T1#
Petrov raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Chow is rocked!
Chow tries to lock up and control but Petrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chow is still in real trouble! Can Petrov finish him?
Petrov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Chow! More shots from Petrov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Petrov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Astonomanov.
Astonomanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mandark Astonomanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Astonomanov on the side of the head.
Astonomanov fails to land the takedown.
Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Astonomanov sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Astonomanov's head.
Petrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Astonomanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Astonomanov walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Astonomanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mandark Astonomanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Petrov.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Astonomanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astonomanov lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Astonomanov prevents Petrov from standing back up.
#T1#
Astonomanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petrov is trying to control but can't.
Astonomanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Astonomanov working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petrov is trying to stand back up but Astonomanov is controlling him
Petrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Astonomanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Astonomanov is controlling well.
Astonomanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Petrov is staying active underneath Astonomanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petrov wants to control but Astonomanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
Petrov trying to control but Astonomanov postures up.
#T2#
Astonomanov thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Astonomanov working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Astonomanov lands a nice short elbow.
Petrov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#ES2#
Petrov manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Astonomanov tries to sprawl but Petrov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petrov lands a nice short elbow.
Astonomanov is looking to control Petrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Astonomanov avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petrov lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Petrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Astonomanov is rocked!
Petrov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Astonomanov quite badly. Astonomanov pulls Petrov in close trying to recover. Petrov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Astonomanov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Astonomanov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Petrov! |
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Event:
FFS 18: Crystal River
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Diaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petrov's guard.
Diaz advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petrov is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape.
Petrov's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Diaz prevents Petrov from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1##SUB2#
Diaz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Petrov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine from mount but Petrov is having none of it.
Diaz tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
Petrov tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Diaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Petrov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Petrov shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Diaz has control of Petrov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Petrov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Diaz is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Noah Diaz!
After the fight, Noah Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
FFS 11: Fellsmere
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Petrov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petrov stops Burdon from standing up.
Petrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burdon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrov is controlling him.
Petrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Petrov cracks Burdon with a solid left hand.
Petrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burdon's head.#ROC2#Burdon is rocked!
Petrov won't allow Burdon to get back to his feet.
Oh Burdon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov lands a couple of digs.
Petrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burdon's head.
Petrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Petrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burdon has momentary wrist control but Petrov slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Burdon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Petrov dives into side control.
Petrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petrov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Burdon wants to get back to his feet but Petrov drags him back down.
Burdon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Petrov connects with a decent elbow.
A big shot lands for Petrov! That's hurt Burdon! Will he recover? Petrov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Petrov! |
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