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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Van Cleefe (ranked 3122 p4p, 2433 weight class) and Rutger Petrov (ranked 374 p4p, 310 weight class). Van Cleefe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Classics - The Master (1984) TV series. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Van Cleefe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Cleefe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrov .
Petrov shoots in and drives through. Van Cleefe sprawls well.
Van Cleefe moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Van Cleefe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Van Cleefe. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
Van Cleefe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lee Van Cleefe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rutger Petrov .
A jab lands there for Petrov .
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Cleefe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Cleefe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Van Cleefe shakes it off.
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Van Cleefe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe blocks a jab.
Van Cleefe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov lands an overhand right.
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 swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Cleefe counters by moving into the clinch.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Van Cleefe.
Petrov blocks the elbow strike.
Van Cleefe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petrov successfully pulls guard.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Van Cleefe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Cleefe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Cleefe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Cleefe has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov 's legs - danger averted.
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Van Cleefe defends easily.
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Cleefe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Cleefe gets to his feet. Petrov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Van Cleefe seems unphased.
Nice sprawl there from Van Cleefe as Petrov shoots in.
Van Cleefe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Cleefe fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Petrov tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Cleefe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrov .
Van Cleefe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
Van Cleefe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Cleefe under the eye.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Van Cleefe's body. Van Cleefe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Cleefe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov .
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee Van Cleefe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov cracks Van Cleefe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Petrov .
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Cleefe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Van Cleefe throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov ! But no joy.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Petrov .
Van Cleefe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Cleefe scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov sizes up Van Cleefe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Van Cleefe counters with a three punch combo that has Petrov backing up. Petrov nods at Van Cleefe to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Cleefe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Cleefe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov swings for the body but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Van Cleefe is looking to counter punch.
Rutger Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov throws a jab when Van Cleefe was well out of range.
Van Cleefe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Van Cleefe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov 's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Cleefe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Cleefe moves into the clinch.
Petrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Cleefe just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Petrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Cleefe's half guard.
Van Cleefe trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
Van Cleefe wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov is working for a kimura here but Van Cleefe manages to reverse the position and he's now in Petrov 's guard.
Petrov has his foot on Van Cleefe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Cleefe works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Cleefe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Cleefe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Petrov 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Cleefe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Cleefe wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Cleefe defends well.
Van Cleefe wanted to stand there but Petrov had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Cleefe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Cleefe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Petrov 's guard.
Van Cleefe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Van Cleefe wanted to stand there but Petrov had control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Petrov won't allow Van Cleefe to sweep him here.
Lee Van Cleefe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Cleefe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Cleefe has escaped and now he's on top!
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Cleefe postures up in Petrov 's guard and throws a big left but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Cleefe defends well.
Van Cleefe throwing strikes but missing.
Van Cleefe wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Cleefe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petrov working for a triangle but Van Cleefe defends it easily.
Rutger Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Cleefe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rutger Petrov .
I've got Petrov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Rutger Petrov !
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Rutger Petrov !
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Rutger Petrov !
Rutger Petrov wins by unanimous decision!
Lee Van Cleefe was interviewed post fight and said 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.
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