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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Carlitto (ranked 1510 p4p, 64 weight class) and Sergei Petrov (ranked 2340 p4p, 110 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carlitto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Painkiller. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Carlitto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlitto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Carlitto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
letting Carlitto counter with a right hand.
Carlitto misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Carlitto defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Carlitto misses.
Petrov throws the left hand but Carlitto avoids the punch easily.
Carlitto misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carlitto misses with a wild body shot.
Carlitto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Carlitto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carlitto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Carlitto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carlitto throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Diego Carlitto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlitto throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Carlitto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carlitto scrambles back to his feet.
Carlitto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Carlitto.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Carlitto avoids it with no problem.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlitto.
Carlitto throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Carlitto throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Carlitto.
Carlitto throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Carlitto does it's job there.
Petrov swings for the body but Carlitto moves out of range.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlitto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carlitto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlitto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Carlitto lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses the jab.
Carlitto misses with a straight right.
Carlitto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carlitto takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Carlitto throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlitto misses with a combination
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carlitto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carlitto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carlitto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carlitto throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlitto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Carlitto misses with a straight left.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Carlitto.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carlitto misses the shot to the body.
Carlitto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Carlitto's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlitto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov misses the jab.
Carlitto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petrov just manages to avoid it.
Carlitto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carlitto misses with an uppercut
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov throws a hook but Carlitto avoids it easily.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Carlitto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carlitto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Carlitto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carlitto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov clobbers Carlitto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carlitto misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Carlitto misses.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Carlitto throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Carlitto misses with a combination
and Carlitto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov sizes up Carlitto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carlitto slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov catches Carlitto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carlitto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Carlitto digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Carlitto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carlitto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carlitto.
Carlitto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carlitto throws a leg kick
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carlitto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Carlitto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergei Petrov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carlitto throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Carlitto misses with a low kick as Petrov jumps back.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Carlitto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlitto ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Carlitto misses with a combination
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Carlitto blocks a jab.
Carlitto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carlitto ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Carlitto misses with an uppercut.
Sergei Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlitto lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
Carlitto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov 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.
Some wild striking there from Carlitto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Carlitto moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Carlitto misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlitto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Carlitto avoids it with no problem.
Carlitto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carlitto misses with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Diego Carlitto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlitto throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carlitto.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carlitto misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Carlitto misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carlitto throws out the jab.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Carlitto avoids it with no problem.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Carlitto's head back.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Carlitto's defenses.
Carlitto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlitto throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carlitto throws a combination that misses
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carlitto slips a jab from Petrov.
Carlitto misses with a right hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlitto throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Carlitto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Carlitto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carlitto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
A low kick from Carlitto misses
and Petrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carlitto thinking.
Carlitto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carlitto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Carlitto swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Carlitto drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Carlitto misses its intended target.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Carlitto throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Carlitto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carlitto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov jabs at Carlitto's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Carlitto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Carlitto misses with a body shot.
Carlitto swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Carlitto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Carlitto looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Carlitto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlitto.
A big right from Carlitto misses.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlitto.
Carlitto throws a combination that misses
and Carlitto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carlitto slips a straight right by Petrov.
Carlitto misses with a body punch
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov cracks Carlitto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrov blocks the leg kick.
Petrov cracks Carlitto with a good jab.
Carlitto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov takes a swing at Carlitto's ribcage but misses.
Carlitto throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carlitto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big left from Carlitto misses.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carlitto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Carlitto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Carlitto shakes it off.
Carlitto fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carlitto.
A combination from Carlitto does no damage.
Carlitto throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Carlitto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov defending well as Carlitto loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
Carlitto throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carlitto defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlitto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carlitto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Carlitto lands a jab to the head.
Carlitto throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlitto.
Carlitto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Carlitto is out of range.
Carlitto blocks a jab.
Petrov lands a jab to Carlitto's midsection.
Carlitto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrov's calf.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carlitto.
A low kick from Carlitto misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov works Carlitto's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlitto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Carlitto throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carlitto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carlitto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carlitto just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carlitto momentarily.
Carlitto throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlitto.
Carlitto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carlitto throws a sloppy head kick
and Carlitto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Carlitto misses with a leg kick.
Petrov throws a jab when Carlitto was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Carlitto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carlitto misses with a body shot.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carlitto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carlitto misses with a wild body shot.
Sergei Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carlitto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Carlitto throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carlitto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlitto.
Carlitto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carlitto in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlitto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlitto throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
A big right from Carlitto misses.
Carlitto slips under a jab.
Carlitto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carlitto throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carlitto falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Carlitto moves forwards but Petrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carlitto.
Carlitto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Carlitto does no damage.
Carlitto takes one to the chin there.
Diego Carlitto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlitto misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Petrov!
Sergei Petrov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Diego Carlitto stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm crushed right now, but i have a fire in my gut. I will get my belt back. Mark my words.'.
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