Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Veainu just manages to avoid it.
Veainu lands with a cross.
Petrov defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov jabs Veainu right on the nose. Veainu blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Veainu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Veainu swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veainu. That did some damage!
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petrov cracks Veainu with an open hand slap.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Petrov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu 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.
Veainu connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Veainu connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov misses the jab.
Veainu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Veainu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Veainu had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Petrov misses. #T3#
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Veainu slips a jab from Petrov.
Veainu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veainu's head.
Veainu checks a leg kick.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Veainu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Veainu lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Petrov works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov. #T4#
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Veainu checks a leg kick.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a two punch combo.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veainu takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
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 Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petrov blocks a jab.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu misses the jab.
Petrov scores with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Veainu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Veainu checks it.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petrov throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.#T1#
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veainu at a distance.
Veainu swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Veainu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu misses with a jab to the body
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Petrov misses with a looping left.#T2#
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a combination that misses
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov slips a straight right by Veainu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Veainu clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Veainu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Veainu.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Veainu lands an overhand right.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Veainu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Petrov has got the better of the exchanges.
Petrov throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Veainu had a free shot at his head there.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Veainu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov lands with a nice body kick.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Veainu backing up. Veainu nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Petrov misses the jab.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Petrov misses with a leg kick
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov slips a jab from Veainu.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov misses with a body punch
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Veainu swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veainu finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
Veainu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some bone on bone action there as Veainu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Veainu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Veainu swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Veainu shakes it off.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov lands with a right hand. #T2#
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Veainu misses.
Veainu takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov with a hook.
Petrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Veainu staying out of range there.
Petrov scores with the left hand. Veainu knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veainu.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.#T3#
Veainu scores with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Veainu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veainu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Veainu saw it coming and moves away.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veainu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov cracks Veainu with a good jab.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petrov thumps Veainu with a low kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grigoriy Petrov.
Well Petrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
An out of breath Grigoriy Petrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the shot.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Howlett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Howlett moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like James Howlett has been cut.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Howlett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Petrov regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Petrov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Howlett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Howlett trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
Howlett content to stall in guard here.
Howlett stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howlett dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Howlett is looking to clinch.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Good work by Howlett as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Howlett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Howlett ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Howlett's head back.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howlett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov swings for the body but Howlett moves out of range.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.#T3#
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Howlett is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howlett moves away.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrov with a jab.
Howlett looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Howlett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howlett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howlett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Howlett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Howlett tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Petrov is predictable there #TD2#
and Howlett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petrov's guard.
Howlett advances position into side control!
Howlett tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
Petrov is trying to control Howlett's posture but Howlett avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Petrov being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrov is not content to let Howlett control the position. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Petrov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ice Cream Parlour, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Howlett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petrov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howlett's guard! Nice work there by Petrov!
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Petrov wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Howlett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard. #REVB#
Howlett wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Howlett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Howlett trying to move into half guard but instead Petrov has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Howlett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Howlett tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howlett is defended easily by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov stalks Howlett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Howlett's face. Howlett staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Howlett drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Howlett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petrov leaves Howlett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrov is looking to slow Howlett down with leg kicks.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Howlett gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Howlett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrov, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Howlett crashes against the mat. #T2#
Petrov is trying to control Howlett's posture but Howlett avoids it.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howlett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Howlett has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Howlett swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Petrov is now in Howlett's guard. A big mistake from Howlett there, giving up the dominant position!
Petrov trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom. #T3#
Howlett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Howlett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving.
Petrov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Howlett looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Howlett working for submissions but it's allowed Petrov to get to half guard.
Howlett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Benedetti
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Bronco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronco off to one side.
Bronco misses with a body shot.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronco.
Bronco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrov on the side of the head.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Bronco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov scores with a jab. Bronco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bronco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Bronco persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Bronco.
Bronco throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petrov connects with a high kick.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronco is just out of range.
Bronco throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronco jabs at Petrov's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Bronco misses the jab.
Petrov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Bronco throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrov lands a head shot.
Bronco tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Bronco throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Bronco cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Petrov.
Bronco wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Bronco moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bronco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronco misses with a body shot.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronco.
Bronco takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Bronco just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronco tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Bronco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Bronco looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Bronco tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Bronco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronco throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Bronco backing up. Bronco nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bronco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Petrov. #T3#
Bronco shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Bronco feinted with a counter takedown.
Bronco throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Bronco.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bronco avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov swings for the body but Bronco moves out of range.
Bronco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bronco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Bronco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronco's head.
Bronco wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bronco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petrov - the referee stops the clock and Bronco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petrov. Bronco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
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 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Bronco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrov, pushing him back against the cage.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Bronco tries to pull guard but Petrov won't allow it.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bronco blocks the elbow strike.
Bronco jumps guard but Petrov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bronco misses with a punch to the body.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petrov to keep the fight standing.
Petrov lands a nice elbow.
Bronco jumps guard but Petrov stands there with Bronco around his waist. Bronco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Petrov misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Bronco - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Bronco.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Bronco had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Bronco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bronco lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronco. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Bronco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bronco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov slips under a jab from Bronco.
Bronco misses with a body shot. #T1#
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Bronco throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Bronco backing away here, and Petrov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Bronco shoots for a takedown but Petrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bronco takes one to the side of the head.
Bronco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Bronco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Bronco is out of range.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronco misses the target.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with a hook. Bronco ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Bronco was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Bronco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Bronco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Bronco's head but Bronco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Bronco.
Petrov scores with a spinning back kick!
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bronco pushes Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Bronco.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronco struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but Petrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but Petrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronco blocking some punches.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petrov to keep the fight standing.
Bronco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronco's elbow.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but Petrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Bronco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
Bronco fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Bronco wants to clinch.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrov throws a hook but Bronco blocks it.
Bronco moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Bronco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Bronco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bronco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov lands with a hook. Bronco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Petrov tries a low kick but Bronco avoids it.
Bronco slips under a jab.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronco throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronco misses the jab.#CL#
Bronco clinches up against the cage.
Bronco scores with a hook to the body.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Broncos head.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bronco takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Bronco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Petrov throws a body punch but Bronco moves out of range. #CL#
Bronco moves into the clinch.
Bronco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bronco misses with a body punch. #TD#
Bronco successfully pulls guard.
Bronco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bronco looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Petrov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bronco works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov trying to control but Bronco is working from the bottom.
Bronco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bronco trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Bronco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.
Bronco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bronco being controlled here, momentarily.
Bronco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Bronco has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Bronco wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Petrov is now in half guard.
Bronco is looking to control Petrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bronco avoid being mounted?
Bronco is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bronco is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Bronco scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronco is just out of range.#CL#
Bronco pushes Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Bronco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Broncos head.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Bronco.
A right handed body shot lands from Bronco.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronco throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Johnny Bronco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Bronco slips the punch.#CL#
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Bronco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Bronco pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bronco 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bronco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Bronco.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
After winning the bout, Grigoriy Petrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Materlak
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Dominguez looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Dominguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Dominguez connects with a body shot.
Dominguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov cracks Dominguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov connects with the punch.
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 jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dominguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov is looking to slow Dominguez down with leg kicks.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Dominguez misses with a combination
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Dominguez. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dominguez is looking to wear down Petrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominguez. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Dominguez's ribs.
Dominguez misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Dominguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dominguez catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Dominguez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominguez jabs at Petrov's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Petrov misses
and Dominguez counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Dominguez clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
I was talking to Dominguez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dominguez looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Dominguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dominguez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dominguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Dominguez's leg but Dominguez calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Dominguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dominguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Dominguez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dominguez walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.#T3#
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Dominguez's leg but Dominguez calmly moves out of range.
Dominguez misses with a kick to the body.
Dominguez tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Dominguez lands a nice looking body shot.
Dominguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dominguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
A clash of legs there as Dominguez blocks the low kick.
Dominguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominguez.
Dominguez avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dominguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dominguez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Dominguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Dominguez's head but Dominguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Dominguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Dominguez tries to avoid it.
Dominguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a chopping leg kick but Petrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov throws a head kick but Dominguez moves out of range.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dominguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dominguez backing away here, and Petrov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dominguez takes one on the button.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dominguez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dominguez wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Dominguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Dominguez moved out of range nicely.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Dominguez.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dominguez on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Dominguez blocks the low kick.
Dominguez misses with a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Dominguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dominguez scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Dominguez.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Dominguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dominguez.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Dominguez moves his leg out of the way.
Danga de danga de dang - Petrov scores with a four punch combination!
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses.
Dominguez throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dominguez in his tracks.
Dominguez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez connects with a jab.
Dominguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov works Dominguez's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Petrov lands with a nice body kick.
Dominguez ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dominguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dominguez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Dominguez.
Petrov throws a jab when Dominguez was well out of range.
Dominguez lands a high kick!
Dominguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Dominguez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Dominguez saw that one coming.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dominguez misses with a low kick.
Dominguez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dominguez misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely. #T3#
A left and a right from Dominguez both land. Nice combination.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dominguez moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Dominguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Dominguez.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Dominguez's leg. Dominguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Dominguez's ribs.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Dominguez's head.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dominguez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dominguez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petrov feints and then cracks Dominguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dominguez down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Dominguez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dominguez misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.#T4#
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Dominguez slips the punch.
Petrov throws a low kick but Dominguez moves out of range easily.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Dominguez's leg. Dominguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dominguez takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Dominguez scores with a sloppy right hand. Petrov should have avoided that one.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a hook but Dominguez blocks it.
Dominguez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dominguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Petrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dominguez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dominguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Dominguez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a nice head kick!
Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Dominguez wants to land a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dominguez misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Petrov throws a front kick aimed at Dominguez's knee but Dominguez avoids it well.
Dominguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov cracks Dominguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Dominguez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Dominguez lands a body shot.
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but Dominguez is out of range.
Dominguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dominguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dominguez at a distance.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Dominguez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Dominguez's body. Dominguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dominguez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dominguez checks it well.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominguez is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Dominguez off the cage and back into range.
Dominguez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dominguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Nice shot by Dominguez.
Petrov cracks Dominguez with an open hand slap.
Dominguez thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov lunges at Dominguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dominguez's hand.
Dominguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dominguez throws out the jab.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dominguez is looking to clinch.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Dominguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Dominguez walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Dominguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Dominguez cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Dominguez misses with a hook
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov lands an overhand right.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dominguez at a distance.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dominguez.#CL#
Dominguez pushes Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land. #T3#
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominguez's elbow.
Petrov tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dominguez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Dominguez lands a nice knee to the body.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
Petrov takes a shot to the head.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
Petrov managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
Dominguez blocks an elbow strike from Petrov. #BC2#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov throws a combination. Dominguez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Dominguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dominguez looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Dominguez looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dominguez checks a leg kick.
Dominguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montesh Dominguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominguez throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dominguez's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Dominguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Petrov tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grigoriy 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
A victorious Grigoriy Petrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH:218
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Forza throws the kick towards the body but Petrov avoids it.
A nice side step and Petrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Forza ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Forza jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Forza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Forza.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petrov throws a hook but Forza avoids it easily.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Forza slips under a jab.
And Forza counters with a quick kick to the body but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Forza counters with a body kick.
Petrov connects with a jab.
Forza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Forza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Forza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Forza lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Forza moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Forza moves away and avoids it.
Petrov misses the body punch
and Forza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov throws a body punch but Forza moves out of range. #T1#
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forza.
Petrov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Forza avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Forza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Forza jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
Forza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Forza throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forza scoring well with a low kick there.
Forza ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Forza throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Forza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping body kick lands there for Forza.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forza.
A slapping body kick lands there for Forza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forza manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Forza had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Forza wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab lands there for Forza.
Forza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Forza saw that one coming.
Forza lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Forza moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forza.
Forza scores with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Forza, as that shot connected.
Forza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Forza throws a nice head kick!
Forza with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Forza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Forza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrov throws a hook but Forza avoids it easily.
Petrov stuns Forza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Forza tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Forza's head backwards.
Forza misses with a few strikes there.
Forza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Forza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Forza.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Forza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Forza.
Forza connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forza's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov misses with a low kick. #T4#
Forza throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Forza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Forza scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov takes a swing at Forza's ribcage but misses.
Forza lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Forza is just out of range.
Petrov throws the left hand but Forza avoids the punch easily.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Forza counters with a thumping low kick.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Forza moves his leg out of the way.
Forza misses the shot to the body.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrov misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forza.
Donk. Forza catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimundo Forza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Forza delivers a nice body kick.
A shot to the body from Petrov misses
and Forza counters with a nice body kick.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Forza misses with a looping left.
Forza moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Forza counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Petrov misses
and Forza counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Forza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov throws a jab when Forza was well out of range.
Forza scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Forza lands a head kick!
Petrov blocks a jab.
Forza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Forza.
Forza throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Forza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raimundo Forza is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Forza. #T1#
Petrov misses with a body shot
and Forza counters with a body kick that stops Petrov in his tracks momentarily.
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but Forza is out of range.
Forza jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Forza. That did some damage!
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Forza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Forza slips under a jab.
Forza has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Forza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov looks for the body kick but Forza saw that one coming.
Petrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Forza throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Forza scores with a jab to the body.
Forza throws a nice outside leg kick.
Forza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Forza takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Forza.#CL#
Forza drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage. #T2#
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 misses with a body punch.
Forza lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov throws an elbow that misses.
Forza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov tries a body shot but Forza blocks it.
Forza lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Forza throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Forza throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Forza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Forza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Forza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Forza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Forza's leg but Forza calmly moves out of range.
Forza is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Forza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Forza. Forza obviously looking to wear him down.
Forza throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Forza off the cage and back into range.
Forza throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov checks a low kick from Forza.
Petrov wants to slow Forza down by chopping away at his legs.
It appears Forza was looking to counter with a kick there.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Forza's head.
Forza misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov is looking to slow Forza down with leg kicks.
Forza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Forza lands a high kick!
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Forza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Forza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Forza is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Forza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forza moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Forza moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Forza.
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Forza moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
Forza slips a straight right by Petrov.
Forza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Forza moves away and avoids it.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Forza moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Petrov misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Forza with an uppercut!
Forza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov lands a jab to Forza's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimundo Forza dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov digs a good hook to Forza's body.
Forza digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Forza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Forza moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Forza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Forza throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Forza.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Forza lands with a slapping head kick.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Forza's shoulder, as Forza tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Forza doesn't seem phased though.
Forza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Forza thinking.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Forza slips under a jab.
Forza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Forza.
Forza throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forza ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Forza.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Forza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Forza.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Forza misses the target.
Forza throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov throws a body punch but Forza moves out of range.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Forza, as that shot connected.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Forza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Forza moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Forza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Forza ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Forza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Forza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grigoriy Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Forza misses with a leg kick
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Forza saw that one coming.
Forza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Forza is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov counters with a body kick.
Petrov checks a low kick from Forza.
Petrov digs a good hook to Forza's body.
Forza ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
It looked like Forza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forza.
Forza backing away here, and Petrov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov misses with a hook. Forza ducked under it nicely.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Forza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Forza.
Petrov throws a hook but Forza blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Forza misses its target.
Forza scores with a body shot.
Forza is looking to score with low kicks.
Forza throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Forza does it's job there.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Forza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Forza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Forza misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petrov. Forza shrugs it off though.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Forza's head back. #T4#
Forza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov wants to slow Forza down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov thumps Forza with a low kick.
Forza connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Forza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Forza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Forza scrambles back to his feet.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Forza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decent striking displayed by Forza there.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
A jab lands there for Forza.
Forza moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forza moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raimundo Forza.
Well Forza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimundo Forza!
Raimundo Forza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Frewin 2
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Dominguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Dominguez tries to avoid it.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dominguez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Dominguez.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
letting Dominguez counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Dominguez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Dominguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dominguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov throws a front kick aimed at Dominguez's knee but Dominguez avoids it well.
Dominguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Dominguez moved out of range.
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dominguez ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Dominguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Dominguez tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Dominguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Dominguez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dominguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dominguez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dominguez manages to avoid it.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dominguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Dominguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 looping overhand right but Dominguez ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Dominguez avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Dominguez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Dominguez moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Dominguez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dominguez jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
Dominguez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dominguez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Petrov throws a hook but Dominguez blocks it.
Dominguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dominguez tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dominguez is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Petrov throws a push kick but Dominguez slaps the foot to one side.
Dominguez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a straight left.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Dominguez's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Dominguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dominguez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Dominguez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov motions for Dominguez to come forward. Petrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Dominguez.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dominguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Dominguez connects with a single shot there.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Dominguez moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Petrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Petrov motions for Dominguez to come forward. Petrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dominguez thinks about the counter body kick.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dominguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Petrov misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dominguez checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Dominguez misses its intended target.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez throws a big counter head kick but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dominguez's hands.
Dominguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dominguez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Dominguez moves his leg out of the way.
Dominguez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Dominguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dominguez is working Petrov over against the cage.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Dominguez instigates a clinch.
Dominguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Dominguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petrov.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dominguez pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov is trying to stall.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Dominguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dominguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominguez lands an uppercut.
Dominguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petrov's defenses.
Dominguez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dominguez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominguez pushes Petrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dominguez lands a left hand.
Dominguez lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Dominguez tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrov throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dominguez tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov throws a low kick but Dominguez avoids it.
Dominguez slips under a jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez staying out of range there.
Dominguez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Dominguez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dominguez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Dominguez misses.
A big right from Dominguez misses.
Dominguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Dominguez checks it.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Dominguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Dominguez moved away.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Dominguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dominguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Dominguez moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Dominguez lands with a slapping head kick.
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but Dominguez is out of range.
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Dominguez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dominguez lands a jab to the nose.
Dominguez with a nice cross.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dominguez.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Dominguez defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Dominguez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dominguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Dominguez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dominguez swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Dominguez checks it.
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov throws a jab when Dominguez was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Petrov throws a jab when Dominguez was well out of range.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dominguez.
Good exchange - Dominguez coming out on top.
Dominguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Dominguez.
Petrov lunges at Dominguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dominguez's hand.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dominguez throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov throws a hook but Dominguez avoids it easily.
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Dominguez slips a jab from Petrov.
Dominguez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Montesh Dominguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dominguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dominguez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Dominguez moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
Dominguez lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dominguez jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
Petrov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov misses with a jab to the body
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Dominguez.
Dominguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov connects with the punch.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Dominguez.
Dominguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a hook.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dominguez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Dominguez scoring well with a low kick there.
Dominguez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Dominguez.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Dominguez slips the punch.
Dominguez misses with a body kick.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Dominguez ducks down to avoid it.
Dominguez ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov throws the left hand but Dominguez avoids the punch easily.
Petrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Dominguez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dominguez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dominguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dominguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Dominguez's leg but Dominguez calmly moves out of range.
Dominguez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice body punch from Dominguez.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a jab when Dominguez was well out of range.
Dominguez connects with a single shot there.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Nice defenses there by Dominguez.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dominguez throws out the jab.
Dominguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Dominguez - just one landing.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Dominguez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dominguez.
Dominguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dominguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dominguez misses with a body punch
and Petrov counters with a good low kick that Dominguez was not able to check.
Dominguez lands an overhand right.
Petrov tries to bum rush Dominguez with a series of wild strikes but Dominguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 low kick but Dominguez avoids it.
Petrov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Petrov takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches.
Dominguez lands a good knee to the midsection. Petrov won't want to take too many of those.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
Dominguez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Petrov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dominguez can turn it around.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrov.
Dominguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov trying to control the position but instead, Dominguez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petrov into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petrov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dominguez's brow.
Petrov looking to stall.
Dominguez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dominguez lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body.
Dominguez lands a good knee to the midsection. Petrov won't want to take too many of those.
Dominguez with a knee to the head.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hand to the body from Dominguez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Montesh Dominguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dominguez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montesh Dominguez!
After winning the bout, Montesh Dominguez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Storm vs Tosen 2
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Bronco moves his leg out of the way.
Bronco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Bronco slips a straight right by Petrov.
Bronco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bronco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Bronco lands a head shot.
Bronco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov. #CL#
Bronco has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Petrov.
A body shot lands from Petrov.
The referee calls for Petrov to work.
Bronco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Bronco. #T1#
Bronco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Bronco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bronco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bronco being controlled here, momentarily.
Bronco trying to control the position here.
Bronco wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bronco working for submissions but it's allowed Petrov to get to half guard.
Bronco wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Bronco looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov controlling the action here.
Bronco is trying to control but can't.
Bronco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bronco trying to control but Petrov postures up.
Bronco is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Bronco is working hard here to advance position.
Bronco keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Petrov misses with a jab to the body
letting Bronco counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bronco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bronco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Bronco wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.#T4#
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Bronco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronco has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronco and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Petrov gets caught flat footed, as Bronco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronco working some strikes from top position.
Petrov pulls Bronco in close to prevent any damage.
Bronco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Johnny Bronco will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Bronco does it's job there.
Bronco is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Bronco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bronco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronco under the eye.
Bronco looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov wants to slow Bronco down by chopping away at his legs.
Bronco walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronco on the side of the head.
Bronco ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Bronco is out of range.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Donk. Petrov catches Bronco right on the button with a cross.
No luck for Bronco with that takedown attempt.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.
Bronco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov cracks Bronco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronco lands a head shot.
Bronco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronco shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Bronco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Bronco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronco tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Bronco ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
A left lands for Petrov.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bronco has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Bronco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Bronco.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bronco will feel that in the morning.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Bronco misses. #CL#
Bronco clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Bronco tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Bronco lands a left hand.
Bronco tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronco lands a body shot.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov effectively controlling the action here.
Bronco misses with the head strike.
Bronco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bronco backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bronco.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Bronco.
Petrov wants to stall.
A short left from Petrov. #T3##TD#
Bronco pulls guard.
Bronco working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bronco is on top in guard. #REVR#
Petrov pulls Bronco in close to his closed guard and prevents Bronco from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronco. #T4#
Bronco wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov seems keen to control Bronco's posture.
Bronco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petrov is adopting a defensive guard.
Bronco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bronco wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Bronco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov stuns Bronco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bronco staying out of range there.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Bronco wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bronco connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Bronco.#TD#
Bronco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Petrov wants to control but Bronco postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Bronco.
Bronco in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco taking a break here but Petrov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Petrov is not content to let Bronco control the position.
Bronco content to control rather than advance.
Bronco trying to control from Petrov's half guard. Petrov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully.
Bronco is really struggling to control Petrov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnny Bronco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bronco advances to half guard. #T3#
Petrov is not content to let Bronco control the position.
Bronco throwing shots but Petrov is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Bronco 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.
Bronco trying to control from Petrov's half guard. Petrov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bronco throwing strikes but missing.
Petrov trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bronco works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Bronco on that attempt. #TD#
Bronco drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bronco is looking to work some ground and pound but Petrov has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Bronco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bronco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SMASH: Bartz vs Thai
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krawlee looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov slips under a jab from Krawlee.
Krawlee misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krawlee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov tries to bum rush Krawlee with a series of wild strikes but Krawlee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krawlee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krawlee checks a leg kick.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krawlee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Krawlee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Petrov jabs at Krawlee's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krawlee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Krawlee's head.
Krawlee misses with a hook
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krawlee slips a jab from Petrov.
Krawlee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Krawlee.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krawlee, as that shot connected.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krawlee throws out the jab.
Krawlee swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range. #T1#
Petrov slips a jab from Krawlee.
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Krawlee moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Krawlee saw that one coming.
Petrov swings for the body but Krawlee moves out of range.
Krawlee takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Krawlee blocks a jab.
Petrov slips a jab from Krawlee.
Krawlee throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Petrov swings for the body but Krawlee moves out of range.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krawlee.
Krawlee misses with a left hand
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Krawlee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
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 hook but Krawlee avoids it easily.
Krawlee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Krawlee misses with a body shot.
Petrov moves out of range as Krawlee strikes.#T2#
Krawlee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov moves out of range as Krawlee strikes.
Petrov lands with a cross.
Krawlee throws a good cross that connects.
Krawlee throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Krawlee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krawlee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krawlee back to the cage. Petrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Krawlee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Krawlee blocks the low kick.
Krawlee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Petrov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Krawlee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Krawlee checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Krawlee throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws a body punch but Krawlee moves out of range.
Petrov tries to bum rush Krawlee with a series of wild strikes but Krawlee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Krawlee scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Krawlee blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krawlee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Both fighters circling a little - Petrov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krawlee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov slips under a jab from Krawlee.
Krawlee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov cracks Krawlee with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Krawlee misses.
Krawlee misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krawlee misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Krawlee moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Krawlee down.
Krawlee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krawlee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov takes a swing at Krawlee's ribcage but misses.
Petrov lands a head shot.#T4#
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Krawlee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krawlee just misses with a punch to the body.
Krawlee misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Krawlee misses.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krawlee was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Krawlee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov slips a jab from Krawlee.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krawlee's sensitive parts.
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krawlee throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Krawlee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krawlee throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Krawlee misses with a straight right.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrov connects with the punch.
Krawlee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Krawlee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Krawlee is out of range.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
A big left from Krawlee misses.
Krawlee throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krawlee can do to turn this around?
Krawlee throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petrov. Krawlee shrugs it off though.
Krawlee swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Krawlee's head back.
Krawlee moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krawlee throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Krawlee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krawlee throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krawlee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Krawlee.
Krawlee blocks a jab.
Krawlee lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krawlee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Petrov throws a body punch but Krawlee moves out of range. #T1#
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Krawlee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Krawlee.
Jab, jab by Krawlee - just one landing.
Kree P Krawlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krawlee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Krawlee looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Krawlee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krawlee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krawlee's sensitive parts.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Krawlee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krawlee swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Petrov throws the left hand but Krawlee avoids the punch easily.
Krawlee throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Krawlee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Krawlee's belly button to the back.#T2#
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Krawlee's belly button to the back.
Krawlee defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krawlee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krawlee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Krawlee.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krawlee moves away.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krawlee scores with a jab.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krawlee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Krawlee missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Krawlee misses with a body shot.
Krawlee lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov defending well as Krawlee loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Krawlee's head back.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov throws a hook but Krawlee avoids it easily.
Petrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krawlee back to the cage. Petrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Krawlee throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krawlee moves away from the strike by Petrov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krawlee throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krawlee. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krawlee throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Krawlee throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krawlee misses with a wild body shot.
Krawlee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov throws a body punch but Krawlee moves out of range. #T4#
Petrov jabs Krawlee right on the nose. Krawlee blinks but takes it well.
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krawlee.
Krawlee misses the body punch
and Petrov counters with a low kick, right behind Krawlee 's knee.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook but Krawlee avoids it easily.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krawlee was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Krawlee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petrov slips a straight right by Krawlee.
Krawlee drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krawlee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Petrov thumps Krawlee with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krawlee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krawlee scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Krawlee misses.
Petrov digs a good hook to Krawlee's body.
Krawlee throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Krawlee moves away and avoids it.
Krawlee throws an off balance right hand
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Krawlee.
The fighters circling - Krawlee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Krawlee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krawlee missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krawlee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Krawlee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krawlee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krawlee ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Krawlee throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krawlee was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Krawlee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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 stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Krawlee - just one landing.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krawlee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krawlee throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Krawlee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Krawlee.
Petrov punishes Krawlee's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krawlee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a leg kick.
Krawlee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krawlee throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Krawlee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krawlee throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov works Krawlee's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
Krawlee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kree P Krawlee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrov avoids the body shot from Krawlee.
Krawlee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Krawlee looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov lands a head shot.
Petrov misses with a hook. Krawlee ducked under it nicely.
Krawlee throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Krawlee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
A jab from Krawlee misses.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krawlee's head.
Krawlee ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Krawlee is just out of range.
Krawlee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petrov defends it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Krawlee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Petrov has got the better of the exchanges.
Krawlee misses with a hook.
Krawlee lands a slapping body shot.
Krawlee takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krawlee to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrov lands with a kick to the temple. Krawlee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Krawlee looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krawlee jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
Krawlee throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krawlee throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krawlee misses with a straight left.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krawlee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Krawlee misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Krawlee misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Krawlee scores with a punch to the head.
Krawlee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krawlee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov throws a one two combo. #T4#
Petrov scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krawlee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Krawlee avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Krawlee throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Krawlee's head back.
Krawlee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Krawlee's leg. Krawlee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krawlee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Krawlee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krawlee's knee momentarily.
Krawlee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krawlee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krawlee doesn't seem bothered though.
Krawlee dodges the punch combination from Petrov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
A victorious Grigoriy Petrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH:Kentas vs Mcgee
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Materlaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Materlak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Materlak there.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Donk. Petrov catches Materlak right on the button with a cross.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Materlak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Materlak scores with a spinning back kick!
Materlak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Materlak lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Petrov takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak lands the left hand.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Petrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Materlak throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Materlak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petrov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Materlak.
Petrov throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Materlak takes one to the chin there.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Materlak misses the jab.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Materlak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Materlak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Materlak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Materlak misses with an uppercut.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Materlak checks it.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Materlak appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Materlak does no damage.
No luck for Materlak with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materlak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Materlak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Materlak misses with a hook.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Materlak at a distance. #T4#
Petrov 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.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Materlak slips under a jab.
Materlak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Materlak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov throws a low kick but Materlak moves out of range easily.
Materlak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Materlak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Materlak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Materlak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Materlak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Petrov scores with a jab. Materlak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrov slips a straight right by Materlak.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak lands a body shot.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Materlak.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
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#
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Materlak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.
Materlak connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Materlak with a nice cross.
Petrov cracks Materlak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Materlak works the jab nicely.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Materlak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Materlak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak lands a head kick. Petrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Materlak checks it.
Materlak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Materlak checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Materlak.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Materlak scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Materlak moved away.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Materlak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Materlak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by Materlak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Materlak.
Materlak checks a leg kick.
Materlak slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Materlak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Materlak throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak works the jab nicely.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Materlak.
Materlak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Materlak throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Materlak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Materlak to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
It looked like Materlak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov throws a right hand that Materlak ducks under and follows up with a left that Materlak also avoids with ease.#T3#
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak lands with a nice body kick.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Materlak checks it.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Materlak.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Materlak.
Materlak digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Materlak lands a nice looking body shot.
Materlak's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Petrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Materlak counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Materlak misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Materlak misses its target.
Materlak lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Petrov throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick from Materlak.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Materlak tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak lands with a good body shot.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Materlak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Materlak.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Materlak checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Petrov 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.
Materlak is looking to counter punch.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Materlak moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Materlak misses.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Materlak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Materlak pushes Petrov away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Materlak at a distance.
Materlak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Materlak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Materlak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Petrov misses with a looping right.#TD#
Materlak closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Materlak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Materlak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Materlak controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Petrov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Materlak.
Petrov is trying to control Materlak's posture but Materlak avoids it.
Materlak looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Petrov is avoiding damage well.
Petrov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Materlak in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Materlak swings around for an armbar but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Materlak's guard.#T3#
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Materlak.
Materlak working a defensive guard here.
Materlak being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Petrov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Materlak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Materlak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Materlak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Materlak throwing strikes but missing.
Materlak stays in close to Petrov's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michal Materlak.
Well Materlak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Hakekia vs Kentas
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Mcgee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mcgee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mcgee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mcgee walks into a jab.
Petrov thows a leg kick but Mcgee checks it
and Mcgee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov scores with a hook.
Mcgee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Mcgee's belly button to the back.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Mcgee moves out of range.
Mcgee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov lands a jab.
Mcgee staying out of range there.
Mcgee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Mcgee slips under a jab from Petrov.
Mcgee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgee.
Mcgee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mcgee sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mcgee tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Mcgee throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mcgee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgee.
Mcgee is looking for the big counter here.
Mcgee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Mcgee off balance momentarily.
Mcgee just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mcgee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgee lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Mcgee moved out of range nicely.
Mcgee flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgee's shoulder, as Mcgee tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Mcgee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mcgee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Petrov.
Mcgee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Petrov back to the cage. Mcgee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgee moves away.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcgee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrov thinking.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcgee misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgee slips under a jab.
Mcgee thinks about the counter body kick.
Mcgee swings widly with a right hand
and Mcgee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgee. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Mcgee lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov throws a jab when Mcgee was well out of range.
Petrov tests Mcgee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mcgee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Some bone on bone action there as Mcgee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mcgee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov tries to bum rush Mcgee with a series of wild strikes but Mcgee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcgee flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Mcgee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab from Mcgee.
Mcgee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mcgee wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Mcgee. That snapped Petrov's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mcgee backs up against the cage. #T4#
A big left from Petrov misses.
A jab from Mcgee does it's job there.
Petrov misses with a leg kick
and Mcgee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Mcgee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mcgee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov slips a straight right by Mcgee.
Mcgee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Mcgee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mcgee misses with an uppercut.
Petrov takes a swing at Mcgee's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Petrov swings for the body but Mcgee moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mcgee! But no joy.
Mcgee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Mcgee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Petrov cracks Mcgee with a good jab.
Mcgee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcgee swings widly with a right hand
and Mcgee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov slips a straight right by Mcgee.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Mcgee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov swings for the body but Mcgee moves out of range.
Mcgee walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Mcgee lands.
Petrov throws the left hand but Mcgee avoids the punch easily.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Mcgee throws a counter combo.#T1#
Mcgee throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a combination
and Mcgee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcgee tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Mcgee does no damage.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Mcgee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mcgee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Mcgee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mcgee slips under a jab.
A low kick lands for Mcgee.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov throws the kick towards the body but Mcgee avoids it.
Mcgee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Mcgee flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Mcgee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Mcgee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mcgee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Both fighters circling a little - Mcgee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcgee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Mcgee misses with a low kick.
Mcgee lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mcgee, as that shot connected.
Mcgee throws a low kick but Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mcgee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgee moves away.#T3#
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgee.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Petrov.
Mcgee slips under a jab from Petrov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mcgee! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Mcgee.
Mcgee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petrov takes a swing at Mcgee's ribcage but misses.
Mcgee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mcgee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrov on the side of the head.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcgee takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mcgee is out of range.
Mcgee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgee's shoulder, as Mcgee tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Mcgee with a jab.
Mcgee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgee.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mcgee scores with a jab.
Mcgee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mcgee.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Mcgee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Mcgee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Mcgee unleashes a big counter combination but Petrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mcgee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Mcgee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgee misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rockwell Mcgee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mcgee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Mcgee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mcgee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgee was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mcgee.
Mcgee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mcgee lands a body shot.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donk. Mcgee catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Mcgee checks a leg kick nicely.
Mcgee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcgee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Mcgee throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov throws a hook but Mcgee avoids it easily.
Mcgee unleashes a big counter combination but Petrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mcgee cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Mcgee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcgee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
As Petrov backs off Mcgee throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
Mcgee misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Mcgee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but Mcgee is out of range.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcgee counters with a two punch combo.
Mcgee fakes the leg kick and cracks Petrov in the body.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Mcgee avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Mcgee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Mcgee throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Mcgee moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Petrov misses
and Mcgee counters with a nice body shot.
Mcgee throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcgee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcgee throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Mcgee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Mcgee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov misses with a hook
and Mcgee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Mcgee is out of range.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcgee on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Mcgee.
Mcgee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petrov throws a low kick but Mcgee moves out of range easily.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Mcgee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgee misses the target.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Mcgee counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov thumps Mcgee with a low kick.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Petrov cracks Mcgee with an open hand slap.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Petrov catches Mcgee right on the button with a cross.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcgee connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov jabs Mcgee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petrov throws a jab when Mcgee was well out of range.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Mcgee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mcgee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rockwell Mcgee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcgee 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockwell Mcgee!
As Rockwell Mcgee got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I’ve got something to say to my wife: Wash them toes, baby, ‘cause daddy’s comin’ home!'.

Event: SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Dennison
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castellana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Castellana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Castellana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Castellana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Castellana moves into the clinch successfully.
Castellana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castellana's sensitive parts. #T1#
Castellana checks the leg kick.
Petrov throws a series of strikes that have Castellana backpedaling.
Castellana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrov slips a jab from Castellana.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Castellana's ribs.
Petrov works over Castellana's head and body with a nice combination.
Petrov throws a hook but Castellana avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Castellana throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Castellana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Castellana misses with a low kick as Petrov jumps back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Castellana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Petrov misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Castellana.
Nice jab there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Castellana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Castellana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
A little feinted left hand from Castellana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castellana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Castellana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Castellana lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Castellana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castellana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Petrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
Castellana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Castellana coming out on top.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.#T4#
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Castellana.
Petrov misses with a body shot
and Castellana counters with a series of strikes. Petrov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castellana. That did some damage!
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.
Castellana lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrov off the cage and back into range.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellana manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
A counter left hand to the body from Castellana misses its target.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Castellana avoids them all with ease.
Petrov connects with a jab.
Castellana moves forwards but Petrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Castellana slips the punch.
It looked like Castellana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Castellana's head back.
Castellana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov walks into a jab.#CL#
Castellana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov pushes Castellana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellana has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castellana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Castellana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Castellana was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Castellana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castellana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castellana throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castellana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Castellana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab by Petrov.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castellana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Petrov cracks Castellana with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Petrov misses
and Castellana counters with a left to the body.
Castellana just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castellana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov throws a body punch but Castellana moves out of range.
It looked like Castellana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Castellana needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov lands with a hook. Castellana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Petrov throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
Castellana walks into a left hand.
Castellana throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Castellana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Castellana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Castellana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good work by Castellana as he checks the leg kick.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Castellana has Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Castellana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellana leaning against his opponent.
Castellana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovs head.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castellana lands a left hand.
Castellana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castellana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrov or not.
Castellana is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4##BC#
Castellana breaks from the clinch.
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!
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castellana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Castellana moves into the clinch.
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
Petrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castellana has Petrov pushed against the cage.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Castellana to work.
Petrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Petrov.
Petrov taking a breather.
Petrov working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Petrov throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Castellana drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castellana moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castellana lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
Petrov thumps Castellana with a low kick.
Castellana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castellana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana checks a leg kick.
Castellana throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Petrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castellana has time to react.
Castellana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Petrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Castellana steps away.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castellana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Castellana's head.
Castellana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castellana at a distance.
Castellana slips a straight right by Petrov.
Castellana misses with a straight right. #T2#
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Castellana connects with a jab.
Castellana loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Castellana punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castellana lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Castellana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Castellana slips under a jab.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Castellana backing away here, and Petrov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov misses with a hook. Castellana ducked under it nicely.
Castellana misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a good low kick that Castellana was not able to check.
Petrov jabs Castellana right on the nose. Castellana blinks but takes it well.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov throws the left hand but Castellana avoids the punch easily.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrov scores with a hook.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Castellana scores with a punch to the head.
Castellana slips a jab and a cross from Petrov.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Castellana tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4##CL#
Castellana clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castellana.
Petrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov lands a jab to Castellana's midsection.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Castellana slips a jab from Petrov.
Castellana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Castellana blocks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castellana. That's going to slow Petrov down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Chavaski vs Sam
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Donk. Petrov catches Killer right on the button with a cross.
Petrov throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer blocks the body kick.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petrov cracks Killer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Killer tries to clinch up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Petrov - that will leave a mark!
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Killer blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Killer walks into a left hand.
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 scores with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a body shot
and Killer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Killer stalks Petrov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petrov's face. Petrov staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killer's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killer.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killer tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Killer's leg. Killer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Killer's body. Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Killer. Killer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Killer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Killer leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab. #T3#
Killer tried to score with a low kick but Petrov checks it.
Killer tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov jabs Killer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killer's hands.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Killer's head backwards.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killer's hands.
Killer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killer walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.#T4#
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrov. #ROC2#Killer is rocked!
Killer lands with a good body shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killer throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Killer lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Killer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov 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#
Petrov jabs at Killer's body.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Killer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petrov clobbers Killer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Killer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov lands with a cross.
Petrov works Killer's body with a nice hook.
Killer throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Killer. Killer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Killer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Killer tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Killer wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Killer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Petrov looks to move away, Killer throws a big counter combo but Petrov just gets out of the way.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Killer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Killer wants to clinch.
Killer needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Killer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.#T2#
Petrov thumps Killer with a low kick.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Killer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killer swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Killer avoids it with no problem.
Killer throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killer's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Killer misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Killer blocks a jab.
As Petrov looks to move away, Killer throws a big counter combo but Petrov just gets out of the way.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.#T3#
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Killer avoids them all with ease.
Killer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Killer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killer catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Killer's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Petrov throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range. #T4#
Killer misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov stuns Killer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buzz Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Killer.
Killer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Killer tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killer.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
Petrov lands a jab to Killer's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Petrov throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killer avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab. Killer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Killer misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrov throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Petrov.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Petrov feints and then cracks Killer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Killer down.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov cracks Killer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killer at a distance.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Killer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Killer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Killer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Killer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Buzz Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Killer lands with a cross.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Killer throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Killer throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrov tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Killer. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Killer needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov works Killer's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.
Killer connects with a jab.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Killer didn't see that one coming.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Killer's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Killer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov. #T4#
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Killer should have avoided that one.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Petrov catches Killer right on the button with a cross.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Killer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Killer misses with a straight right.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Killer. That did some damage!
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Killer tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Nascimento
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a shot to the body.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
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.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hakekia misses the shot to the body.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hakekia digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Hakekia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hakekia connects with a single shot there.
Hakekia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Petrov tries to land a front kick but Hakekia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hakekia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hakekia scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Hakekia flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Petrov slips under a jab from Hakekia.
A lazy left from Hakekia finds it's target.#T2#
Hakekia catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hakekia checks it well.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hakekia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Hakekia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hakekia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hakekia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petrov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hakekia is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Hakekia catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot by Hakekia.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petrov scores with a jab. Hakekia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hakekia.
Hakekia is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
A countering left hand to the body from Hakekia misses.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakekia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hakekia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Hakekia 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.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov feints and then cracks Hakekia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hakekia down.
Hakekia thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Hakekia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hakekia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hakekia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia cracks Petrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Hakekia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice body punch from Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Hakekia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
A head kick by Hakekia misses
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hakekia's knee momentarily.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hakekia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Hakekia moved away.
Hakekia replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Petrov blocks it well.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hakekia drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Hakekia walks into a jab.
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hakekia just manages to avoid it.
Hakekia cracks Petrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov throws a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Petrov checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia delivers a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petrov. Hakekia shrugs it off though. #T3#
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Hakekia lands a head shot.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hakekia's hands.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakekia lands the left hand.#T4#
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Hakekia punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
Petrov slips under a jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a body shot.
Petrov lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hakekia.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hakekia.
Hakekia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hakekia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia motions for Petrov to come forward. Hakekia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Petrov throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
Petrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakekia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakekia flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov feints and then cracks Hakekia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hakekia down.
Hakekia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov wants to slow Hakekia down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia misses with a body punch
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Petrov misses the jab.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hakekia. That did some damage!
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov jabs at Hakekia's body.#T3#
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hakekia's sensitive parts.
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Petrov - that will leave a mark!
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Petrov tests Hakekia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Hakekia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Nice body kick from Hakekia.
Petrov tries to move into range but Hakekia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hakekia 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.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
A head kick by Hakekia misses
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hakekia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hakekia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Hakekia throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alika Hakekia.
Well Hakekia 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Reedtz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reedtz's sensitive parts.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reedtz misses with a low kick.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrov feints and then cracks Reedtz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reedtz down.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reedtz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Reedtz.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reedtz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Reedtz misses.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reedtz scoring well with a low kick there.
Reedtz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Reedtz moved out of range.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reedtz.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Reedtz shoots for a takedown but Petrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reedtz defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Reedtz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Reedtz misses its intended target.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reedtz moves away.#T1#
Petrov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reedtz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov jabs Reedtz right on the nose. Reedtz blinks but takes it well.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reedtz lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Reedtz dives in and scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Reedtz stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
Reedtz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reedtz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Reedtz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reedtz sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Let's hope that Reedtz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Petrov pulls Reedtz in close to his closed guard and prevents Reedtz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Reedtz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reedtz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reedtz on the ground.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Petrov throws a hook but Reedtz blocks it.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Reedtz throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Reedtz shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Reedtz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reedtz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reedtz missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reedtz throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reedtz feints the counter takedown.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Reedtz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reedtz throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reedtz.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reedtz's head backwards.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
Reedtz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Reedtz dives in and scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Reedtz being controlled here momentarily.
Reedtz controlling from the top position.
More stalling from Reedtz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reedtz lands with a good body shot.
Reedtz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Reedtz settles back down.
Reedtz throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Reedtz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reedtz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reedtz misses with a straight right.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov misses with a low kick as Reedtz jumps back.
Petrov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Reedtz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petrov won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reedtz grinds an elbow into Petrov's temple.
Reedtz is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reedtz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Petrov is trying to escape the position but Reedtz is controlling the position.
Reedtz working away.
Reedtz happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Reedtz wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Reedtz throws a strike aimed at the side of Petrov's head but Petrov avoids it well.
Reedtz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Reedtz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Reedtz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rasmus Reedtz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Reedtz trying to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Reedtz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reedtz trying to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Reedtz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Reedtz's attempts to control the action. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reedtz controlling from mount.
Reedtz looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrov tries to hold on but Reedtz postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reedtz controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Reedtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Reedtz moved out of range nicely.
Reedtz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reedtz throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reedtz lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reedtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reedtz.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Reedtz throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Reedtz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reedtz.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Reedtz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reedtz with the inside leg kick.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Reedtz 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Reedtz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reedtz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Reedtz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reedtz tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Reedtz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reedtz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reedtz throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Reedtz on that attempt.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reedtz shoots and misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Reedtz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reedtz at a distance.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Reedtz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reedtz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reedtz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Reedtz settles back down.
Reedtz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Reedtz lands with a shot to the body. #T3##TD2#
Reedtz drives through with a takedown into Petrov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reedtz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reedtz looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Reedtz is adopting a defensive guard.
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Reedtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reedtz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard. #REVB#
Petrov is trying to control the position but Reedtz postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Reedtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reedtz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Reedtz!
After the big win, Rasmus Reedtz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Tosen counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hammer House of Horror in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tosen.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tosen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tosen is able to avoid easily.
Petrov thows a body kick. Tosen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Tosen's body.
Tosen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tosen.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tosen is just out of range.
Petrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tosen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tosen throws a leg kick but Petrov checks it.
Tosen throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Tosen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Tosen's front leg but catches the back leg as Tosen tries to avoid it. #T1#
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Tosen throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Tosen tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrov avoided it.
Tosen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Tosen's head back.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Tosen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tosen.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Tosen.
Tosen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov tests Tosen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Tosen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov punishes Tosen's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tosen throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Tosen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Tosen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Tosen lands an overhand right.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Tosen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov digs a good hook to Tosen's body. #T3#
Tosen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tosen doesn't seem phased though.
Tosen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tosen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tosen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tosen is just out of range.
Tosen 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.
Tosen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Tosen moved out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Tosen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petrov lands an elbow just above Tosen 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tosen.
Tosen prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tosens head.
Tosen blocks an uppercut.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tosen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tosen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petrov smiles and moves away.
Petrov cracks Tosen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tosen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Tosen counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tosen misses with a straight left.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Tosen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tosen misses the jab.
Tosen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tosen backing away here, and Petrov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tosen digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Tosen slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tosen was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen with a jab.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tosen can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Tosen connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Tosen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov digs a good hook to Tosen's body.
Tosen misses the shot to the body.
Tosen backing away here, and Petrov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tosen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tosen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tosen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Tosen throws a head kick that misses.
Tosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Tosen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Tosen counters with an outside leg kick.
Tosen blocks a jab.
Tosen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tosen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Petrov cracks Tosen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Petrov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Tosen 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.
Petrov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tosen throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Tosen counters with a straight right hand.
Tosen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tosen scores with a hook.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tosen. Tosen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tosen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Tosen down. #T3#
Petrov misses with a body shot
and Tosen counters with a stiff right hand.
Tosen lands a nice looking body kick.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Tosen.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tosen misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
A punch lands to the side of Tosen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Tosen has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Tosen pulls guard successfully.
Tosen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Tosen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Petrov uses it to pass to side control.
Tosen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tosen is working hard here to advance position.
Tosen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petrov just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tosen throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Tosen dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Tosen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tosen.
Petrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Tosen steps away.
Tosen wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tosen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tosen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tosen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov cracks Tosen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Tosen's ribs.#T1#
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tosen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tosen misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tosen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Tosen's ribs.
Petrov moves out of range as Tosen strikes.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Tosen.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Tosen avoids it with no problem.
Tosen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tosen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tosen jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
Tosen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Tosen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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 lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tosen's sensitive parts.
Tosen misses with a looping left.
A jab from Tosen finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Nice body kick from Petrov.
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
It looked like Tosen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
A leg kick checked by Petrov.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Tosen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Tosen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tosen swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Tosen feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down.
Petrov misses the jab.#T3#
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tosen.
Tosen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tosen counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Tosen.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tosen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tosen misses with a low kick.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tosen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tosen scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tosen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tosen motions for Petrov to come forward. Tosen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
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 misses with a shot to the body
and Tosen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tosen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tosen walks into a jab.
Tosen throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov feints a counter leg kick.
Tosen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Tosen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tosen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tosen.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tosen moves away.
Tosen motions for Petrov to come forward. Tosen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tosen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrov cracks Tosen with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mama Tosen.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
An out of breath Grigoriy Petrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Masvidal
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Petrov lands with a straight right. Tosen didn't see that one coming.
Tosen throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tosen.
Tosen misses with a body kick.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tosen.#CL#
Petrov closes the distance and pushes Tosen back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tosen breaks the clinch.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Tosen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tosen! But no joy.
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.#T1#
Petrov misses with a hook. Tosen ducked under it nicely.
Tosen throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Tosen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A leg kick checked by Tosen.
Tosen lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Tosen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tosen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tosen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tosen throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Tosen only half commits.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Tosen's defenses.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Tosen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Tosen.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Petrov backs off Tosen throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tosen.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A left lands for Tosen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tosen counters with a body kick.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Tosen.
Tosen looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Tosen misses the body punch #CL#
and Petrov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petrov.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tosen backwards. #TD2#
Tosen successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Tosen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tosen wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tosen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Tosen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tosen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Tosen's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tosen controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself. #SUB2#
Tosen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tosen looking for subs off his back but Petrov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Petrov not doing much here.
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 Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tosen lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tosen.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tosen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Tosen throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Tosen works over Petrov's head and body with a nice combination.
Tosen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tosen checks it well.
Despite the aggression on Tosen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Tosen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tosen throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tosen looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
As Tosen backs away, Petrov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tosen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tosen lands with a kick to the temple. Petrov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tosen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tosen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.
Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
An inside leg kick from Tosen misses.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Tosen avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Tosen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tosen misses with a straight left.
Petrov thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tosen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Tosen misses with a looping left.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tosen is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Tosen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tosen.
A low kick from Tosen is predictable there
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tosen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Tosen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tosen thinks about the counter body kick.
Petrov throws the left hand but Tosen avoids the punch easily.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tosen throws a leg kick
and Tosen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tosen was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTosen.#T3#
Tosen throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Tosen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
Tosen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov lands a jab.
Tosen avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tosen under the eye.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosen manages to avoid it.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tosen misses the shot to the body.
Petrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tosen in his tracks.
Tosen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Tosen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
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 on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tosen. Tosen obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Tosen. Those never looked like landing.
Tosen misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tosens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Tosen's ribs.
Tosen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Tosen counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov takes a swing at Tosen's ribcage but misses.
Tosen lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Tosen saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov is looking to slow Tosen down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Tosen.
Tosen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tosen counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Petrov misses
and Tosen counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
Tosen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tosen slips under a jab from Petrov.
Tosen connects with a leg kick.
Tosen slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov thows a leg kick but Tosen checks it
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tosen with the inside leg kick.
Tosen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tosen swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a good low kick that Tosen was not able to check. #T1#
Tosen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tosen lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tosen.
Tosen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Tosen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Tosen.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tosen can pounce on him.
Tosen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tosen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tosen at a distance.
Tosen slips under a jab.
Tosen flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Tosen throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Tosen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Petrov throws a body punch but Tosen moves out of range.
Tosen misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Petrov drives through and clinches with Tosen against the cage.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Tosen looking to stall.
Tosen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tosen.
Tosen throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
Tosen with a knee to the head.
Tosen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Tosen. #BC#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Tosen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrov is looking to clinch but Tosen is avoiding it.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosen.
Tosen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Tosen's leg. Tosen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Petrov misses
and Tosen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tosen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tosen.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tosen at a distance.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Petrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tosen gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tosen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Tosen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tosen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petrov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tosen missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tosen catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov sizes up Tosen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tosen with a nice calf kick.
Tosen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick lands for Tosen.
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.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Tosen.
Tosen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tosen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Reedtz
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavaski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Chavaski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Petrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chavaski.
Donk. Petrov catches Chavaski right on the button with a cross.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chavaski has been working on his balance at Blaze Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Petrov.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Chavaski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chavaski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Petrov clinches up against the cage.
Chavaski is trying to drag Petrov to the mat but Petrov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Chavaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Chavaski looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Petrov cracks Chavaski with a nice body shot.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chavaski backwards.
Chavaski tries for a takedown but Petrov manages to get underhooks.
Petrov lands an elbow that stopped Chavaski in his tracks for a moment.
Petrov controlling the action here for a moment.
Chavaski is working for takedown but Petrov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from Petrov.
Petrov lands a left hand.
Petrov gets underhooks to prevent Chavaski's takedown attempt.
Petrov is working Chavaski over against the cage.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavaski backwards.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chavaski backwards.
Petrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Petrov.
Chavaski is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2##BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavaski.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Chavaski feinted with a counter takedown.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavaski under the eye.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chavaski. That did some damage!
Chavaski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petrov jabs Chavaski right on the nose. Chavaski blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Chavaski ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chavaski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Petrov works Chavaski's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Chavaski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Chavaski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Petrov keeping control of the position.
Chavaski is pressing down on Petrov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now.
Petrov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Chavaski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Chavaski eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Chavaski 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. #SUB#
Chavaski is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov 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#
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Chavaski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chavaski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chavaski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Chavaski off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Petrov pushes Chavaski up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov gets underhooks to prevent Chavaski's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Petrov.
Chavaski prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Nice elbow from Petrov.
Chavaski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petrov working aggressively here. #T1##BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavaski at a distance. #CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and pushes Chavaski back into the cage.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrov gets underhooks to prevent Chavaski's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Chavaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavaski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavaski wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Petrov just leaning against Chavaski, taking a breather.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chavaski up against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Chavaski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Chavaski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chavaski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chavaski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavaski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chavaski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Chavaski didn't see that one coming.
Chavaski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Petrov thows a leg kick but Chavaski checks it #TD#
and Chavaski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petrov's guard.#T3#
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
Petrov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavaski looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Chavaski working for submissions but it's allowed Petrov to get to half guard.
Petrov controlling the pace.
Chavaski tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Chavaski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chavaski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chavaski trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Chavaski stays in close to Petrov's body and controls the position.
Chavaski trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Remi Chavaski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Chavaski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Chavaski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petrov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petrov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petrov! #REVB#
Chavaski is looking for a sweep.
Remi Chavaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavaski trying to remain calm as Petrov controls from the top position.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavaski tries to control but Petrov manages to take his back.
Petrov is not going to allow Chavaski to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Petrov has the hooks in. Chavaski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Petrov biding his time, controlling Chavaski.
Chavaski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Petrov biding his time, looking for the opening. #T3#
Chavaski tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Petrov controlling well, preventing Chavaski from escaping the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Good control from Petrov.
Chavaski is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
A victorious Grigoriy Petrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Takahashi vs Kitjakarn
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Smith misses.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
A head kick from Smith lands but Petrov takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.#T1#
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Petrov's head.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrov.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Petrov digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Petrov scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Petrov connects with the punch.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.#T1#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov takes one on the button.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Petrov moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left lands for Petrov.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Petrov.
Petrov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrov.
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 takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Petrov avoids it.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Petrov. #T2#
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Petrov counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Petrov tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Petrov counters with a two punch combo.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.#T4#
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Petrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov works the jab nicely.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Smith loses concentration momentarily and Petrov pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Smith crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Petrov finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grigoriy Petrov!
After winning the bout, Grigoriy Petrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Hakekia connects with a crisp jab.
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hakekia is looking to score with low kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrov.
Hakekia lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Hakekia lands with a hook. Petrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petrov throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hakekia as he connects with a hook.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia lands with a cross.
Hakekia throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Hakekia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hakekia. Petrov shrugs it off though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hakekia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hakekia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Hakekia misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Hakekia lands a head kick. Petrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hakekia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Hakekia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Hakekia throws a quick counter kick to the body but Petrov avoids it.
Hakekia misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Hakekia finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Petrov forces Hakekia back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Hakekia landing knees to the head.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hakekia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hakekia avoids a wild elbow strike from Petrov.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
Petrov lands an elbow inside.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hakekia tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov throws a right hand that Hakekia ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakekia also avoids with ease.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Hakekia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Nice jab there from Petrov.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hakekia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hakekia counters with a head kick. That will keep Petrov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Petrov misses with a left hand
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hakekia scrambles back to his feet.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia checks a low kick from Petrov.
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 Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Hakekia is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Hakekia checks it.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov throws a front kick aimed at Hakekia's knee but Hakekia avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.#T1#
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Hakekia counters with a two punch combo.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Hakekia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia scores with a one two! Petrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Hakekia coming out on top.
Petrov tries to clinch but Hakekia is having none of it.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
It looked like Hakekia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Hakekia's ribs.
Hakekia cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Petrov misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick
and Petrov counters with an outside leg kick.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Hakekia circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hakekia.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Hakekia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.#T4#
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hakekia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.
Petrov tries to move into range but Hakekia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrov avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov moves forwards but Hakekia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Hakekia.
Hakekia sets himself, and Petrov steps forward looking for the clinch! Hakekia avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hakekia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hakekia throws a chopping leg kick but Petrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hakekia connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
Petrov digs a good hook to Hakekia's body.
Hakekia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but Petrov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Petrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
A jab from Petrov misses.
Hakekia jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
Hakekia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
Petrov checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hakekia slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Hakekia down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hakekia.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Petrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov prevents Hakekia from breaking the clinch.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Hakekia.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Hakekia saw it coming and moves away.
Hakekia defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crunch! Hakekia slams his shin into Petrov's torso.#T3#
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
Hakekia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hakekia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakekia throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Petrov misses with a low kick as Hakekia jumps back.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hakekia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
Petrov tries to counter with a clinch but Hakekia shakes him off and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Petrov cracks Hakekia with an open hand slap.
Hakekia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hakekia 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.
Petrov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Petrov misses
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov slips a straight right by Hakekia.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hakekia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alika Hakekia.
I think Hakekia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs Big Mouth
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
A left and a right from Petrov both land. Nice combination.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a lazy body kick
and Hakekia counters with a nice body kick.
Hakekia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Hakekia.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hakekia slips under a jab from Petrov.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hakekia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hakekia is out of range.
As Petrov backs away, Hakekia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hakekia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Petrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia misses the body punch
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hakekia scores with a spinning back kick!
Petrov tries to clinch up.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia with a nice cross.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakekia blocks a low kick nicely.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov connects with the punch.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hakekia blocks a jab.#T3#
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Hakekia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hakekia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Petrov throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hakekia. Beautiful body shot.
Hakekia is looking to land body kicks.
Hakekia throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov wants to counter the offense by Hakekia and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Petrov misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Hakekia finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Petrov wants to slow Hakekia down by chopping away at his legs.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Petrov!
Hakekia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Hakekia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Petrov jumps back.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia is looking to counter punch.
Hakekia lands a front kick.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Hakekia's leg. Hakekia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hakekia!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrov scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
It looked like Hakekia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Hakekia misses its intended target.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Petrov saw that one coming.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hakekia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Hakekia.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Hakekia fails to land. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Hakekia tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrov avoided it.
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!
Hakekia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Hakekia throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Petrov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Petrov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hakekia takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Hakekia on the inside.
Petrov trying to control the position but instead, Hakekia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petrov into the cage.
Petrov gets through Hakekia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov throws an elbow but it misses.
Hakekia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov pushes Hakekia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hakekia on the inside.
Hakekia misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hakekia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Petrov digs a right hand into Hakekia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hakekia's gas tank.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hakekia tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Hakekia.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hakekia's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia scores with a nice strike.
Hakekia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Petrov throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrov tries a quick counter leg kick but Hakekia is wise to it.#T1#
Hakekia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a good body shot.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hakekia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov lands with a hook. Hakekia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hakekia walks into a left hand.
Hakekia slips a jab from Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov slips a jab from Hakekia.
Petrov wants to counter with a clinch but Hakekia pushes him away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Hakekia down.
Hakekia checks a low kick from Petrov.#T2#
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Petrov.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petrov just manages to avoid it.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Hakekia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range. #T3#
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch.
Hakekia tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Hakekia back against the cage.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hakekia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hakekia tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrov avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Hakekia scores with a jab.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Hakekia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakekia.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hakekia with a hook.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov tests Hakekia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Hakekia misses with a jab to the body
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Petrov throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grigoriy Petrov.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SMASH: Kowal vs Selvatico
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Bader tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Bader scores with a hook.
Petrov throws a right hand that Bader ducks under and follows up with a left that Bader also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Bader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bader swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Bader.
A nice side step and Petrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bader scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bader jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bader throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Bader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bader shoots and misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bader is looking to clinch.
Petrov wants to counter the offense by Bader and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bader should have avoided that one.
Bader takes one on the button.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Bader misses with a takedown attempt - Petrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bader throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov fakes the leg kick and cracks Bader in the body.
Bader tries for a takedown but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Bader misses its intended target.
Bader ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bader lands the left hand.
Bader misses the shot to the body.
Bader throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Petrov catches Bader right on the button with a cross.#T2##TD#
Bader closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Bader would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrov holds on and takes a little breather. #SU#
Bader decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrov, up you get!
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Bader changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Bader manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bader stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Bader throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov misses with a hook. Bader ducked under it nicely.
Bader misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Bader throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Bader backing up. Bader nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Bader misses with an uppercut.
Petrov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bader had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bader.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bader manages to avoid it.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Bader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Bader throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Bader throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Bader takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bader misses with a hook.
Bader works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Bader misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Timo Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bader on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Bader throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bader's sensitive parts.
Bader misses with an uppercut.
Petrov works Bader's body with a nice hook.
Bader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bader with a body shot.
Bader misses with an uppercut
and Bader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bader throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Bader avoids it with no problem.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bader doesn't seem bothered though.
Bader throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bader shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.#ROC2#Bader is rocked!
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Bader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bader lands with a good body shot.
Bader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Bader seems to have got his legs back now.
Bader takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bader throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bader throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Petrov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petrov.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bader wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Bader is trying to break free.
Bader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bader looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bader as Petrov tries to tie him up.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bader keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bader to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bader lands the left hand.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov cracks Bader with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bader walks into a jab.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bader manages to avoid it.
Petrov defending well as Bader loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bader blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bader.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bader.
Bader blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bader misses the target.
Bader looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Bader misses.
Bader tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petrov lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Bader closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petrov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Bader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov throws a low kick but Bader moves out of range easily.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bader should have avoided that one.
Bader takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov slips a jab from Bader.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bader has time to react.
Bader lands with a hook. Petrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bader lands a high kick! #T3#
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bader throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Petrov moves into the clinch.
Bader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bader throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Petrov.
Bader misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Bader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bader throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Bader cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bader lands a body shot.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bader avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Bader darts in trying to clinch
and Bader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Bader closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Bader pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Bader steps away.
A jab lands there for Bader.
Petrov moves out of range as Bader strikes.
Bader looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Bader lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bader throws out the jab.
Petrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Bader steps away.
Bader is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Bader walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bader takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bader lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Bader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bader throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Bader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bader is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
Bader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bader's head.
Bader swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bader rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a huge left! Bader is in big trouble! He's backing up but Petrov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bader from any more damage. A dominating finish by Petrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigoriy Petrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Grigoriy Petrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Cole 3
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Hatfield didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield unleashes a big counter combination but Petrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Petrov misses.
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 closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Hatfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Hatfield there.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Hatfield finds it's target.
Petrov is looking to chop away at Hatfield's legs.
Hatfield throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Hatfield. Beautiful body shot.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Hatfield's ribs.
Hatfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hatfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a shot to the body.
Hatfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrov off the cage and back into range.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Petrov catches Hatfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hatfield's sensitive parts.
Hatfield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Petrov back to the cage. Hatfield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Hatfield's head back.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Hatfield moved out of range nicely.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Hatfield checks it.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hatfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.
Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield with a nice calf kick.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hatfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Hatfield tries to get set, Petrov tries to push him back and clinch up but Hatfield manages to avoid the attempt.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hatfield is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield lands with an overhand left.
Petrov cracks Hatfield with a good jab.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Hatfield's head back. #T4#
Petrov misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hatfield scores with a punch to the head.
Hatfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hatfield throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hatfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatfield slips a jab from Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Hatfield staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hatfield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Petrov cracks Hatfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the head.
Hatfield lands with a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hatfield in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hatfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hatfield's head.
Hatfield misses the jab.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Hatfield is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Hatfield blocks the leg kick.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hatfield.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Hatfield checks it.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hatfield swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range. #T1#
Hatfield scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Hatfield's leg. Hatfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hatfield throws a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Hatfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov thumps Hatfield with a low kick.
Hatfield tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hatfield lands a two punch combo.
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!
Hatfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrov is able to avoid easily.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hatfield.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Hatfield's ribs.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Petrov takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Hatfield slips the punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Petrov.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hatfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hatfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice jab there from Petrov.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Hatfield blocks a jab.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Hatfield blocks a leg kick.#T3#
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Hatfield throws a nice head kick!
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hatfield.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hatfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hatfield.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov. #T4#
Jab from Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Hatfield coming out on top.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hatfield off the cage and back into range.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a low kick but Hatfield moves out of range easily.
Hatfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Hatfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hatfield checks the leg kick.
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov tries to clinch there but Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hatfield.
Hatfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov throws the left hand but Hatfield avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatfield.
As Petrov backs off Hatfield throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hatfield.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Hatfield with an uppercut!
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Hatfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Hatfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrov punishes Hatfield's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov jabs at Hatfield's body.
Hatfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donk. Petrov catches Hatfield right on the button with a cross.
Petrov throws a jab when Hatfield was well out of range.
Hatfield takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Hatfield off balance momentarily.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Hatfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hatfield throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov tests Hatfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hatfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hatfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Hatfield checks it.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov catches Hatfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hatfield lands with a good body shot.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a good low kick that Hatfield was not able to check.
Hatfield swinging wildly here.
Hatfield throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Hatfield avoids it well.
Petrov thumps Hatfield with a low kick.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Hatfield throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hatfield misses the jab.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Hatfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hatfield with the inside leg kick.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grigoriy Petrov.
Well Petrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
A victorious Grigoriy Petrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Higgins vs Torsten
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Petrov lands a jab to Marui's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Marui there.
Marui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marui.
Marui just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marui loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
A combination from Marui does no damage.
Marui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Marui is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Petrov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Marui misses its intended target.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Marui's shoulder, as Marui tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Marui connects with a body shot.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marui.
Marui appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marui stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Marui lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Marui's leg. Marui is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Marui down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marui manages to avoid it.#T2#
Petrov jabs Marui right on the nose. Marui blinks but takes it well.
Marui connects with a jab.
Marui scores with a sloppy right hand. Petrov should have avoided that one.
Marui throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marui throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
As Marui backs away, Petrov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marui chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Petrov scores with a jab. Marui acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Marui's leg. Marui is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marui.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Marui counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marui lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice cross by Petrov.#T3#
Marui swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Marui down.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov is looking for a counter combo.
Marui gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Marui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marui. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marui throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Marui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Marui shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
A slow jab from Marui misses its intended target.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marui.
Marui misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Marui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Marui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marui swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Marui fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov punishes Marui's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov lunges at Marui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marui's hand.
Marui lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Marui moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Marui misses with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Marui throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Marui's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Marui finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marui has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marui looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.#T1#
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marui.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marui can do to turn this around?
Petrov avoids the body shot from Marui.
Marui thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
The fighters circling - Marui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov cracks Marui with a good jab.
Marui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marui takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses. #T2#
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 misses with a combination
and Marui counters with a nice uppercut.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marui has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marui on the side of the head.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Marui's defenses.
Marui cracks Petrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marui pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Petrov back to the cage. Marui follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marui with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrov moves out of range as Marui strikes.
Marui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marui misses with a body shot.
Marui is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marui throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marui doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Marui misses.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marui throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Marui on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marui swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Marui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marui throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marui.
Marui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marui keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Marui appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marui misses with a hook
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Marui takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Marui misses with an uppercut.
Marui takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov slips a straight right by Marui.
Marui has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marui takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marui misses with a hook.
Marui throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a low kick, right behind Marui 's knee.
Marui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Marui misses with an uppercut.
Petrov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marui manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marui swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marui. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marui throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marui moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from Marui.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov lands with a cross.
Marui throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Petrov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marui doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marui tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov lands a left hand.
Marui misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marui.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Marui's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marui looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marui tries to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling the position.
Marui wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Marui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marui is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petrov lands a right hand. #ROC#Marui is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marui is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Petrov lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marui blocking some punches.
Marui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marui seems to have recovered his senses.
Marui takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marui was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Marui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marui swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marui.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Marui misses with a hook.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Marui's leg. Marui is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marui takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marui on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marui punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD#
Petrov lands a left and a right that send Marui crashing to the mat, dazed. Petrov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Marui scores with a body shot.
Marui misses the jab.#T4#
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Marui.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marui throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Marui tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marui ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Marui connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marui moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov lunges at Marui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marui's hand.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Marui's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Marui connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Naoko Marui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marui takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
A victorious Grigoriy Petrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Gunn vs Barbosa
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marui.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marui misses the shot to the body.
Marui takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marui just misses with a punch to the body.
Naoko Marui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Marui.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Marui's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marui moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marui.#T1#
Petrov with a nice cross.
Marui swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Marui is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Marui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marui with a jab.
Marui moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marui. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Marui moves out of range easily.
Marui now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marui misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marui thinking. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marui misses the shot to the body.
As Marui backs away, Petrov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marui tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Marui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Marui misses.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marui misses with a body shot.
Marui takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Marui swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a one-two to the body.
Petrov throws a jab when Marui was well out of range.
Marui ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Marui.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marui misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marui misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Petrov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Marui backwards.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marui wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Marui on the inside.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marui backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrov.
Marui has had enough of the clinch but Petrov keeps him there for the moment.
Marui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marui presses Petrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marui's efforts to push away.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marui misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Marui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
A big right from Marui misses.
Marui takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marui.
Marui misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Marui throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Marui.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marui misses the shot to the body.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Marui's head back.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marui.
Marui throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Marui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marui doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov clobbers Marui with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Marui misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Marui misses with a hook.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Marui.
Petrov throws a right hand that Marui ducks under and follows up with a left that Marui also avoids with ease.
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marui misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a thumping low kick.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Marui shakes it off.
A punch combination from Marui misses.
A jab from Petrov misses.
A slow jab from Marui misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Marui.
Petrov swings for the body but Marui moves out of range.
Marui tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marui with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Marui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov throws a head kick but Marui moves out of range.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Marui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marui's head backwards.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marui.
Marui needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses.
Marui's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marui throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marui.
Marui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marui.
Petrov walks into a left hand. #T2#
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!
Marui misses the jab.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marui misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a leg kick.
Marui swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marui.
Marui defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Marui swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Marui counters with a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Marui down.
Marui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Marui slips a straight right by Petrov.
Marui misses with a wild combination.
Marui looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov feints and then cracks Marui's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marui down.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov stuns Marui with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marui throws a body shot but no joy.
Marui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marui swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Petrov lands an overhand right.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Marui sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marui throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Marui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Marui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marui.
Marui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Marui is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrov with a body shot.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
Marui lands with an overhand left.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Petrov lands a head kick! #ROC#Marui is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#It looks like Naoko Marui has been cut.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Marui's leg. Marui is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marui is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Marui throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Marui throws a big shot that misses.
Marui throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marui throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
Marui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marui.
Marui has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marui scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Marui drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Petrov follows Marui to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Gunn vs Barbosa
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Petrov slips a jab from Reedtz.
Petrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Petrov thuds his shin into the meat of Reedtz's side.#TD2#
Reedtz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Petrov to the mat! Petrov manages to get full guard.
Petrov is controlling Reedtz's posture.
Petrov has momentary wrist control but Reedtz slips an elbow through the middle.
Petrov has control of Reedtz's left arm, preventing Reedtz from doing any damage.
Reedtz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reedtz 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.
Reedtz is working Petrov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reedtz controlling from the top position.
Reedtz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Reedtz controlling from the top position.
Reedtz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Reedtz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reedtz throws an elbow that misses. Petrov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reedtz's guard. Nice move by Petrov!#REVR#
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reedtz controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reedtz 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.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Reedtz has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Reedtz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Petrov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Reedtz is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reedtz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petrov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petrov's back!#T3#
Reedtz missing with strikes from the back.
Petrov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ice Cream Parlour, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Reedtz missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Reedtz looking for the choke from the back.
Reedtz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Petrov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Reedtz scores with strikes from the back.
Reedtz missing with strikes from the back.
Reedtz wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Petrov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Reedtz scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
My spies in Rasmus's Fun House inform me that Reedtz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Reedtz misses with an elbow to the head. #T4#
Reedtz wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov covering up well and avoiding damage.
Petrov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Reedtz somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reedtz has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Petrov is defending well but eventually Reedtz manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Petrov has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rasmus Reedtz!
Rasmus Reedtz gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Smith
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petrov throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Petrov misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov scores with a jab.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murphy.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Petrov takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Petrov misses the jab.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov looks to land a combination. Murphy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Petrov is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Petrov throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Petrov throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrov swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Petrov throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Petrov catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Donk. Petrov catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Mick Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Petrov.
Murphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy checks the leg kick.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Petrov is quick to defend against it.
Petrov tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Petrov misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
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. #T4#
Petrov misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Petrov throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Murphy avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Petrov is quick to defend against it.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Murphy checks the leg kick.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Petrov throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Petrov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Murphy wanted to stand there but Petrov had control of the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrov is adopting a defensive guard.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy wants to stand but Petrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Mick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Edwards
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Karter is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
Petrov throws a hook but Karter blocks it.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karter misses with a looping left.
Petrov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karter throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Karter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Karter.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karter tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
We've been informed that Karter has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Karter throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter avoids the body shot from Petrov.
An inside leg kick lands from Karter.
Karter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Karter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.#T1#
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karter throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Karter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter scores with a punch to the head.
Karter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Karter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petrov.
Karter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Karter feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karter finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
Karter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Karter connects with a leg kick.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Karter misses with a looping right.
Petrov is looking to wear down Karter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Karter connects with a leg kick.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Karter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karter throws a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Karter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Karter clinches with his opponent.
Karter misses with the head strike.
Petrov trying to control the position but instead, Karter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petrov into the cage.
Karter lands a shot to the body.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Karter is pushing Petrov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Karter doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Karter misses with some punches. #TD2#
Karter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Karter manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Karter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Petrov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Karter tries for a kimura but Petrov is defending well. #SUB2#
Karter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petrov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Karter's guard! Nice work there by Petrov! #SUB2#
Karter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Karter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Karter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Karter showed some decent athleticism there.
Karter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karter is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Karter seems to be looking for submissions.
Karter not doing much here. #T1#
Karter stalling away here and it's allowed Petrov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karter is on top in guard. #REVB#
Karter wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Karter with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Karter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Karter wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov has hold of Karter's hands but Karter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Karter 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Karter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petrov has control of Karter's left arm, preventing Karter from doing any damage.
Karter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.#T4#
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.
Karter with the ground and pound but Petrov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Karter misses with a head shot. Petrov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Karter working some strikes from top position.
Karter wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Karter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karter throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Karter has his takedown stuffed
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Karter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Karter misses with a hook
and Petrov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Karter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Karter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Karter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karter somewhat.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Petrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grigoriy Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karter moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Karter tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karter.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov moves out of range as Karter strikes.
Karter throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter blocks a jab.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Karter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrov cracks Karter with an open hand slap.#T3#
Karter lands with a good body shot.
Karter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Petrov will feel that in the morning.
Karter throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Karter manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Karter throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Karter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karter lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
A low kick from Petrov is predictable there
and Karter counters with a left to the body.
Karter takes one on the button.#TD2#
Karter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrov sprawls well initially but Karter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Karter wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Karter is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.
Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Petrov is staying active underneath Karter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karter throws a strike but Petrov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Christ Karter.
Well Karter 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
An out of breath Jesus Christ Karter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Choke 3
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Petrov swings for the body but Randalman moves out of range.
Randalman with a poor takedown
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Randalman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Randalman staying out of range there.
Randalman throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.#TD#
Randalman dives in and scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Petrov pulls Randalman in close to prevent any damage.
Randalman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randalman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Randalman looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randalman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Randalman working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randalman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Randalman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Randalman has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Randalman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petrov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Randalman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Randalman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Petrov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Randalman has tightened it up now! Petrov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randy Randalman!
A very excited looking Randy Randalman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Roy
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Morales tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Petrov throws a jab when Morales was well out of range.
Morales looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Morales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Morales has managed to clinch.
Petrov is trying to stall.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Morales is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Morales on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Morales throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Morales moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrov lands with a straight right. Morales didn't see that one coming.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Morales's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Morales tries to clinch up
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov catches Morales with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morales takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morales is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it. #CL2#
Morales clinches up against the cage.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morales blocking some punches.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
Morales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morales lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Petrov stalling the fight.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales displaying some good clinch control by pressing Petrov up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Morales.
Morales lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrov or not.
Petrov trying to stall but Morales improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Petrov.
Morales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morales lands a right hand.
Petrov tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
Petrov is struggling to control the position.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morales misses with some punches.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3##BC#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Morales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
Morales tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throws a jab when Morales was well out of range.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Petrov scores with a jab. Morales acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morales tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morales tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
Petrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morales lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Morales gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales wants to stall.
Morales slowing the pace effectively.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales is looking to control Petrov's arms but Petrov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
Morales throws an elbow but it misses.
Morales works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Morales.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Morales moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petrov as Morales tries to tie him up.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morales can do to turn this around?
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morales is keeping busy.
Petrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales misses with an elbow strike.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales wants to stall.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch. #T1#
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morales chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Morales doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Morales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morales tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Morales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morales with a nice cross.
Morales on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morales tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Morales throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a good low kick that Morales was not able to check.
Morales tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Morales rushes Petrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Morales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Morales.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales throws an elbow that misses.
Morales effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
A short right from Morales.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
A right hand to the body from Morales.
Hector Morales seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
A right handed body shot lands from Morales.
Nice body punch from Morales.
Petrov is looking to control Morales's arms but Morales gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petrov has his back to the cage. #BC#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morales slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov delivers a nice body kick.
Morales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Morales is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Morales there.
Petrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morales moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Hector Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morales is looking to clinch.
Morales misses with the combination.
Petrov throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range.
Petrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morales backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov lands a two punch combo.
Morales wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morales closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morales checks a leg kick.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Morales closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morales wants to clinch.
Morales takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Morales tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Morales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morales takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morales avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morales tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morales just manages to avoid it.
Morales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Morales was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Morales takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrov cracks Morales with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Morales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petrov punishes Morales's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morales misses with some punches.
Morales misses with a body punch.
Morales throws an elbow that misses.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Morales has Petrov pressed against the cage. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Morales.
Morales scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Morales manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Morales misses with the head strike. #BC#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Morales stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Morales throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Morales. Morales maintains the clinch.
Morales scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Petrov misses with a hook. Morales ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Morales is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morales! But no joy.
Petrov lands a jab.
Morales moves out of range of the body kick from Petrov.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Morales forces Petrov back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Morales has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Hector Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov. #BC#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Morales is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it. #CL2#
Morales closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.
Morales's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Petrov gets through Morales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov cracks Morales with a nice body shot.
Morales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Petrov lands a jab to Morales's midsection.
Morales takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morales chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Morales takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Morales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away.
Morales fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, 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 Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 156 | Stalinovich vs Stark
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Remnant is able to avoid easily.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Remnant is out of range.
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Remnant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Remnant fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Remnant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Remnant tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Remnant.
Remnant tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Remnant throws a head kick that misses
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Remnant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Petrov duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Soviet Remnant has been cut.
Soviet Remnant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remnant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Remnant.
Petrov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Remnant if he has to take too many more of those.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Remnant 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 misses with a body kick.
Remnant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
Remnant misses with a low kick.#T1#
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Good work by Remnant as he checks the leg kick.
Remnant tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Remnant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Remnant slips a straight right by Petrov.
Remnant throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Remnant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Remnant misses with a looping right.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Remnant avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Remnant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Remnant moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Remnant is out of range.
Remnant swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Remnant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Petrov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remnant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Remnant checks a low kick from Petrov.#T2#
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Remnant's ribs.
Remnant misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Petrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Remnant.
Remnant throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov with a hook.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Remnant throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov scores with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Remnant!
Remnant tried to score with a low kick but Petrov checks it.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov throws a front kick aimed at Remnant's knee but Remnant avoids it well.
And Remnant counters with a quick kick to the body but Petrov blocks it.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Remnant's ribs.#T3#
Jab, jab by Remnant - just one landing.
Remnant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Remnant looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov thinks about the counter body kick.
Remnant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Remnant throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Remnant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Remnant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Remnant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Remnant looks for the body kick but Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Remnant throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Remnant misses with a body kick.
Remnant is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Remnant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remnant wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Remnant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Remnant.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Remnant. That one must have hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Remnant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Remnant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Remnant.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
A big right from Remnant misses.
A head kick misses from Remnant.
Petrov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Remnant.
Remnant blocks a low kick nicely.
Remnant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov jabs at Remnant's body.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Remnant moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remnant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov scores with a one two! Remnant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Petrov 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.
Remnant slips under a jab.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
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 Soviet Remnant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Soviet Remnant's cut.
That's time! Remnant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Remnant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Remnant throws out a powerful jab.
Soviet Remnant is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Remnant coming out on top.
Remnant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Remnant moved out of range nicely.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Remnant's sensitive parts.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Remnant takes one to the chin there.
Remnant lands a nice looking kick to the body. Petrov takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Remnant didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Remnant misses.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Remnant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Remnant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Remnant takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Remnant throws a quick counter head kick but Petrov was just out of range.#T1#
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Remnant's leg. Remnant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Remnant works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Petrov cracks Remnant with a good jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Remnant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov jabs at Remnant's body.
Remnant looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Remnant throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Remnant moved out of range.
Remnant misses the jab.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remnant ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Remnant throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Remnant saw it coming and moves away.
Remnant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Remnant misses with a series of wild punches.
Remnant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Remnant.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Remnant.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remnant.
Remnant slips a jab from Petrov.
Remnant cracks Petrov with a good jab.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Remnant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Remnant throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Remnant throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Remnant.
A nice leg kick from Remnant, right into the meat of the thigh.
Remnant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Remnant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Remnant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Remnant misses with a body kick.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Remnant with a nice calf kick.
Remnant checks a low kick from Petrov.
Remnant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Remnant looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Remnant with a body shot.
Petrov throws a body punch but Remnant moves out of range.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Remnant is out of range.
Remnant throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Remnant.
Remnant throws a nice head kick!
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Remnant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Remnant throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Remnant misses with an uppercut.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Petrov takes a swing at Remnant's ribcage but misses.
Remnant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Remnant dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
Petrov throws a leg kick but Remnant checks it.
Remnant misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick.
Remnant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov stuns Remnant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Remnant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Remnant throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Remnant only half commits.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Remnant checks a leg kick.
Remnant ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Remnant.
Remnant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Remnant.
Remnant connects with a high kick.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Remnant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Soviet Remnant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remnant moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Remnant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Remnant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Remnant.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Remnant.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Remnant with a body shot.
Petrov throws a body punch but Remnant moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Remnant misses the target.
Remnant tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Remnant tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Remnant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Remnant.
Remnant takes one on the button.
Remnant lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remnant misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Remnant manages to avoid it.
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.
Remnant connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remnant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid body kick from Remnant. #T1#
Remnant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Remnant tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov throws the left hand but Remnant avoids the punch easily.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Remnant's shoulder, as Remnant tries to avoid the shot.
Remnant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Remnant scores with a punch to the head.
Remnant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Petrov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Remnant is just out of range.
Remnant misses with a looping right.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Remnant walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Remnant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Remnant.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remnant.
Remnant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Remnant throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
Remnant loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Remnant avoids it with no problem.
Remnant misses with an uppercut.
Remnant looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
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 feints and then cracks Remnant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Remnant down.
Petrov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Remnant.
Remnant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Remnant looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Remnant lands a nice looking kick to the body. Petrov takes a step back to recover.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Remnant.
Remnant misses with a low kick as Petrov jumps back.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
A little feinted left hand from Remnant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Remnant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Remnant looks to land a combination. Petrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Remnant misses the jab.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Remnant thuds his shin into the meat of Petrov's side.
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Remnant saw it coming and moves away.
Donk. Remnant catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Remnant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Remnant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrov is able to avoid easily.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remnant.
Remnant misses with an uppercut.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov tries a low kick but Remnant avoids it.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Remnant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Remnant is out of range.
Remnant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Petrov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Remnant - the referee stops the clock and Petrov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Remnant. Petrov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Petrov misses the jab.
Remnant with a nice calf kick.
Remnant throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Remnant throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range. #T4#
Remnant thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Remnant misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Remnant connects with a leg kick.
Remnant looks for the body kick but Petrov saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Remnant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remnant keeps Petrov at a distance using the push kick.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Remnant should have avoided that one.
Remnant throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Remnant tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Remnant.
A bone on bone clash there as Remnant blocks the leg kick.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Remnant.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remnant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Remnant lands with a hook. Petrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Remnant dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Remnant fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petrov just manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soviet Remnant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Remnant has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 152 | Marley Fest II
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Myers doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Petrov throws a low kick but Myers moves out of range easily.
Myers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Myers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Myers.
Petrov slips a straight right by Myers.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov cracks Myers with an open hand slap.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myers misses with a right hand
and Petrov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Petrov scores with a jab. Myers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Myers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers counters with a leg kick.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Myers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Petrov takes a step back to recover. #T1##CL2#
Myers rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Myers.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Myers controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Myers.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Myers lands a right hand.
Myers scores a nice knee to the body.
Myers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Myers.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Myers. #BC2#
Myers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Myers.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Myers.#T2#
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Myers defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Myers moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Myers controls the action.
Petrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrov blocks the leg kick.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Myers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Myers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Myers backs away, Petrov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myers.
Petrov swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Myers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Myers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Petrov if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
Petrov takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Myers moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Myers tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myers misses with a looping left.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Myers is trying to counter with his kicks.
Petrov misses with a shot to the body
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov lunges at Myers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Myers's hand.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Myers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrov with a body shot.
Myers connects with a leg kick.
Petrov lands a jab to Myers's midsection.#T4#
Myers lands with a hook. Petrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Myers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice cross by Myers.
Myers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petrov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Myers slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov with a jab.
Myers lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Myers saw it coming and moves away.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Myers flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Myers tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Myers. That snapped Petrov's head back.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Myers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov misses with a leg kick
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Myers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Petrov will feel that in the morning.
Petrov is looking to slow Myers down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cornelius Myers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Myers's shoulder, as Myers tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Myers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers thumps Petrov with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Myers thinking.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov throws a front kick aimed at Myers's knee but Myers avoids it well.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myers.
Myers throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Myers finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Petrov swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Myers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body
and Myers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petrov's knee momentarily.
Myers clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Myers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Good leg kick by Myers.
Myers tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Myers blocks a jab.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Myers scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Myers.
Petrov throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Myers misses.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Myers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Myers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Myers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Myers throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Myers throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Myers moved out of range nicely.
Petrov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Myers takes a step back to recover.
Myers lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Myers tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Myers scores with a body shot.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myers! But no joy.
Myers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Myers avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Myers scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Myers misses.
Petrov slips a jab from Myers.
Myers avoids the body shot from Petrov.
A shot to the body from Petrov misses
enabling Myers to counter with a crisp jab.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov misses with a jab to the body
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Myers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Myers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick lands for Myers.
Myers misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov checks the leg kick.#T4#
Myers lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Myers is able to avoid easily.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Petrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Myers looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Myers closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov is trying to stall.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Myers breaks the clinch.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Myers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Myers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Myers manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Petrov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cornelius Myers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Myers throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov throws a hook but Myers avoids it easily.
Petrov misses with a hook
letting Myers counter with a right hand.
A jab from Myers does it's job there.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Myers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Myers - that will leave a mark!
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov cracks Myers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Myers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Myers lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
An inside leg kick from Myers misses.
Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Myers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov lunges at Myers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Myers's hand.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov moves out of range as Myers throws a body kick.
Myers throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Myers avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Myers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Myers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Myers had a free shot at his head there.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myers.
A shot to the body from Petrov misses
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Myers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Myers.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Myers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Myers throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Myers had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but Myers is out of range.
Myers scores with a decent looking hook.
Grigoriy Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Myers lands a head shot.
Myers keeps Petrov at a distance using the push kick.
Myers tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov with a hook.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Myers lands a nice looking body kick.
A shot to the liver by Myers. Beautiful body shot.
Myers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Myers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Myers misses the shot to the body.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Myers.
Petrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Myers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrov scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Myers.
Petrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
A jab from Myers finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myers.
Myers throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov is looking to chop away at Myers's legs.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Myers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Myers to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Myers lands the left hand.
Cornelius Myers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov tries to bum rush Myers with a series of wild strikes but Myers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Myers.
Myers wants to clinch but Petrov slips to the side
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Myers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Myers misses.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Myers just manages to avoid it.
Myers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Myers scores with a hook.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Myers misses the jab.
Myers lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Myers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Myers just manages to avoid it.
Myers misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov moves forwards but Myers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Myers scoring well with a low kick there.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov slips a jab from Myers.
Myers connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Myers is out of range.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
And Myers responds with a good body kick, but Petrov manages to step out the way in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cornelius Myers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Myers 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornelius Myers!
A relieved looking Cornelius Myers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 148 | Blyad vs Koivisto
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Al Balushi throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
A low kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with the body kick
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrov avoided it.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Balushi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
Al Balushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Balushi throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petrov catches Al Balushi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Balushi, as that shot connected.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Balushi tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Balushi tries to clinch up.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
Al Balushi scores with a kick to the body.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Balushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Balushi throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Balushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Al Balushi misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Balushi blocks the leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al Balushi thuds his right hand into Petrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Balushi lunges at Petrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrov's hand.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.#CL#
Al Balushi closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Al Balushi has him pressed against the cage.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Al Balushi obliges.
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Petrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Petrov is struggling to control the position.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Balushi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards. #BC#
Al Balushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Balushi checks the leg kick.#T3#
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Al Balushi.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Al Balushi scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Balushi clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Balushi is able to avoid easily.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
It looked like Al Balushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Balushi throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Al Balushi only half commits.
Al Balushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Al Balushi is predictable there
and Petrov counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Petrov. #T4#
Al Balushi throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Balushi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al Balushi throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Al Balushi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Al Balushi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Balushi. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Petrov throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Al Balushi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Balushi misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Al Balushi.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Al Balushi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Balushi lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Balushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Al Balushi had a free shot at his head there.
Al Balushi stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Balushi scores with a head kick.
Al Balushi with a nice calf kick.
Al Balushi missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Balushi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Petrov feints and then cracks Al Balushi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Balushi down. #T1#
Petrov walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Al Balushi throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Al Balushi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Al Balushi's body.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Al Balushi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Al Balushi blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Balushi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Balushi misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Al Balushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov throws a low kick but Al Balushi avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Balushi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Al Balushi moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Al Balushi there.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Balushi misses with a hook.
Al Balushi thows a body kick. Petrov tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Al Balushi connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Al Balushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Balushi misses the target.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Nice body kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov misses the jab.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Al Balushi gets a clinch. #BC#
Al Balushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Balushi throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Good work by Al Balushi as he checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the body
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Al Balushi thuds his right hand into Petrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Balushi throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Al Balushi.
A slow jab from Al Balushi misses its intended target.
Petrov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Balushi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al Balushi clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Al Balushi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al Balushi is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
A punch combination from Al Balushi misses.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.#CL#
Al Balushi rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Balushi is leaning against Petrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al Balushi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Al Balushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov. #BC2#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Balushi tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi. #T1#
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Balushi.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Al Balushi.
Petrov slips a jab from Al Balushi.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Al Balushi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Petrov if he has to take too many more of those.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Al Balushi misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigoriy Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Balushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Balushi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Balushi throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good shot there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts. #T3#
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Al Balushi.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Al Balushi defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Al Balushi misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Al Balushi coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
It looked like Al Balushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Petrov jabs at Al Balushi's body.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Balushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Al Balushi tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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 misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Al Balushi. #T4#
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Petrov.
A slow jab from Al Balushi misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Balushi.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Balushi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Balushi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Al Balushi's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Balushi throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Al Balushi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Balushi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
A victorious Zaid Al Balushi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 143 | Myers vs Blyad
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from River.
River tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River scores with a jab. Petrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrov throws a leg kick but River checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for River on that attempt.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
River is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
River lands with a cross.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
River with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Petrov avoids the body shot from River.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
River misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Petrov avoids the body shot from River.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Petrov lands a nice hook to River's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for River.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Petrov is looking to wear down River with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
River cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River misses the body punch
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Petrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from River does no damage.
Petrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrov, which made it look bad.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
Petrov lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Petrov feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
River moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov moves out of range as River strikes.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
River swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov feints a jab promting River to slip. Petrov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. River slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
River throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by River. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Nice cross by River.
Petrov throws a right and a left that River avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
River misses the jab.
Petrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A leg kick checked by Petrov.
River scores with a kick to the midsection.
River misses with a straight right. #TD2#
River looking to score a takedown here. Petrov is defending well but River drives through and ends up in Petrov's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov is pulling down on River's head to control his posture.
River postures up in Petrov's guard and throws a big left but Petrov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kollaa River will probably get the nod.
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#
Petrov looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and River counters with a takedown into side control.
River has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
River throws an elbow but Petrov slips to the side and avoids it well.
River controls the position.
River fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov defending against the ground and pound.
River moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
River fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
River swings around for an armbar but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into River's guard.
River looking to control. #T1#
River wants to improve his position but instead Petrov has moved into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
River is looking for a triangle here but Petrov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is looking for a sweep.
River seems a little lost for a moment, as Petrov dominates the positioning.
River tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Petrov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Petrov prevents River from getting the reversal.
River wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy River right now. #T3#
Petrov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of River's body.
River is trying to break free.
Petrov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on River's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
River prevents Petrov from getting a body triangle.
River tries to escape but Petrov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
River trying to control but not successfully.
River is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Petrov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petrov's guard. Nice work there by River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from River.
River takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
River stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
River blocks a jab.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov throws a hook but River blocks it.
River misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Nice body kick from River.
River slips a straight right by Petrov.
River checks a low kick from Petrov.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kollaa River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov checks a low kick from River.
Petrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
River misses with a looping left.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River misses with a left hand
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
River connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Petrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
River lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Petrov backs up against the cage.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and River ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Petrov stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.#T4#
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Petrov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
River takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Petrov's head back.
Petrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petrov throws a leg kick but River checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 140 | Slam vs Puno
Date: Feb 23, 2022

#R1#
Koivisto swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koivisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Koivisto avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Koivisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koivisto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Koivisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koivisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koivisto misses with a hook.
Koivisto misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Koivisto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koivisto fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koivisto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Koivisto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Koivisto misses.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
Petrov digs a good hook to Koivisto's body.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Koivisto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koivisto, as that shot connected.
Koivisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov misses with a leg kick
and Koivisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Koivisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koivisto checks it well.
Petrov fakes the leg kick and cracks Koivisto in the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koivisto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Koivisto digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Koivisto scores with a nice right hand.
Koivisto scores with a jab. Petrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Koivisto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Koivisto is putting a hurting on Petrov here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Koivisto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Petrov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Koivisto misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Koivisto throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Petrov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Petrov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koivisto.
Koivisto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koivisto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Petrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koivisto. #SUB#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Koivisto.
Koivisto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Koivisto working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Koivisto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koivisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koivisto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koivisto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrov defending well though. #SUB#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Koivisto. #SUB#
Koivisto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov is controlling Koivisto's trapped leg to prevent Koivisto from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ultima Koivisto 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#
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Koivisto misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Koivisto moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Koivisto misses its intended target.
Koivisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov tries to move into range but Koivisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Crunch! Petrov slams his shin into Koivisto's torso.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Koivisto seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Koivisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Koivisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koivisto digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Koivisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koivisto moves out of range of the body kick from Petrov.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koivisto throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koivisto walks into a jab.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Koivisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov catches Koivisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koivisto misses the jab.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koivisto with a body shot.
Koivisto dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Koivisto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koivisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov misses with a hook. Koivisto ducked under it nicely.
Koivisto throws a good cross that connects.
Koivisto throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Koivisto. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Petrov throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Koivisto off balance momentarily.
Koivisto cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
A left lands for Koivisto.
A swing and a miss from Koivisto.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick lands for Koivisto.
Koivisto connects with a single shot there.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Koivisto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koivisto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov feints and then cracks Koivisto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koivisto down.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Koivisto misses with a body punch
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Koivisto misses.
Petrov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Koivisto will feel that in the morning.
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Koivisto's leg but Koivisto calmly moves out of range.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Koivisto throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Koivisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ultima Koivisto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Koivisto looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Koivisto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Petrov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koivisto throws a strike but Petrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Petrov passes Koivisto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koivisto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petrov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petrov's back!
Koivisto lands a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto scores with punches to the body.
Petrov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Koivisto.
Even with his hooks in, Koivisto manages to miss with strikes from the back.
I really don't envy Petrov right now. #T1#
Petrov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koivisto throwing sloppy strikes.
Koivisto throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Koivisto punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB#
Koivisto working for a choke but Petrov is defending well.
Koivisto throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Petrov turns into Koivisto and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Koivisto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koivisto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grigoriy Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Koivisto looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Koivisto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Koivisto looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Koivisto trying to control the position. #SUB#
Koivisto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Koivisto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.#SUB#
Koivisto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Koivisto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Koivisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Koivisto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Koivisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koivisto, 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 Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultima Koivisto!
A relieved looking Ultima Koivisto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 134 | River vs Balushi
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Petrov throws the left hand but Dvalishvili avoids the punch easily.
Dvalishvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Dvalishvili moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Petrov. #CL#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Dvalishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dvalishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters circling a little - Dvalishvili finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Dvalishvili misses.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dvalishvili checks it well.
Dvalishvili throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dvalishvili is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Dvalishvili.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Dvalishvili. #CL#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili maintains the clinch.
Dvalishvili has Petrov pressed against the cage, preventing Petrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Dvalishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.#T2#
Petrov throws a series of punches but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Dvalishvili forces Petrov back against the cage and clinches.
Dvalishvili is trying to push Petrov away but Petrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Dvalishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Dvalishvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Dvalishvili looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Petrov blocks a jab.#T3#
Dvalishvili scores with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Dvalishvili moves into the clinch.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Petrov. #BC#
Dvalishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Dvalishvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Dvalishvili blocks the leg kick.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Dvalishvili.
Petrov walks into a stiff left hand from Dvalishvili.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Dvalishvili misses the jab.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov thows a body kick. Dvalishvili tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Dvalishvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dvalishvili checks a low kick from Petrov.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dvalishvili looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Dvalishvili throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Dvalishvili only half commits.
Petrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dvalishvili.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Dvalishvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov feints and then cracks Dvalishvili's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dvalishvili down.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Dvalishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov cracks Dvalishvili with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrov lands a jab.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Dvalishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Dvalishvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvalishvili appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Petrov is predictable there
and Dvalishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrov is able to avoid easily.
Dvalishvili defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili thumps Petrov with a low kick.
A left lands for Petrov.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Dvalishvili moves his leg out of the way.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dvalishvili appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dvalishvili lands a head kick. Petrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dvalishvili slips a jab from Petrov.
Nice straight punches there by Dvalishvili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Dvalishvili slips the punch.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Petrov misses with a low kick as Dvalishvili jumps back.
Dvalishvili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dvalishvili looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Petrov walks into a stiff left hand from Dvalishvili.
Petrov misses with a low kick as Dvalishvili jumps back.
A lazy left from Dvalishvili finds it's target.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Dvalishvili tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Dvalishvili works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dvalishvili. #T3#
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov tries a low kick but Dvalishvili avoids it.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter punch.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dvalishvili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Dvalishvili throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dvalishvili is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range.
Dvalishvili quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dvalishvili. #T4#
Dvalishvili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dvalishvili.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Dvalishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dvalishvili wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range nicely.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Dvalishvili scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dvalishvili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Dvalishvili's front leg but catches the back leg as Dvalishvili tries to avoid it.
Dvalishvili takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a lazy head kick
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dvalishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Petrov throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dvalishvili.
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dvalishvili throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov cracks Dvalishvili with a good jab.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
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!
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dvalishvili back to the cage. Petrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
The fighters circling - Dvalishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dvalishvili stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dvalishvili tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dvalishvili.
Jab from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a series of wild punches.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Petrov.
Petrov punishes Dvalishvili's body with a nice straight punch.
Dvalishvili lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range nicely.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Dvalishvili saw that one coming.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dvalishvili doesn't seem bothered though.
Dvalishvili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Dvalishvili manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Dvalishvili is looking for a counter combo.
That kick from Dvalishvili tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dvalishvili missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov tries to bum rush Dvalishvili with a series of wild strikes but Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dvalishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Dvalishvili seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Dvalishvili throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dvalishvili.#T3#
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dvalishvili momentarily.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrov blocks the leg kick.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petrov checks it well.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dvalishvili on the side of the head.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Dvalishvili moved away.
Dvalishvili looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili misses with a combination
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Dvalishvili steps away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grigoriy Petrov.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 124 | Thailand vs Finland
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
Gentil throws a good cross that connects.
Petrov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov thumps Gentil with a low kick.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Gentil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gentil.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Gentil missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gentil.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Gentil off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Gentil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petrov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gentil makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Petrov really felt that one!
Gentil checks a low kick from Petrov.
Petrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gentil throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov throws a jab when Gentil was well out of range.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Gentil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gentil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Gentil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Gentil gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice jab there from Gentil.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov throws a wild body kick that Gentil sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Gentil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gentil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentil feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gentil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Gentil shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Gentil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gentil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov moves forwards but Gentil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Gentil throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov jabs Gentil right on the nose. Gentil blinks but takes it well.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Gentil throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrov slips under a jab from Gentil.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Gentil throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Gentil takes one to the chin there.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Gentil's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gentil checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Gentil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Gentil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gentil cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil scores with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Gentil 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.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Petrov lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Petrov digs a good body shot into Gentil's ribs.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov walks into a jab.
Gentil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gentil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
Gentil sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Gentil misses with a leg kick.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Good work by Gentil as he checks the leg kick.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Gentil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gentil throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gentil in his tracks.
Gentil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick. #T1#
Petrov swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Gentil checks it.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Gentil checks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Gentil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentil throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.
Gentil throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Gentil tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gentil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Gentil.
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 for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petrov. Gentil shrugs it off though.
Gentil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil looks for the body kick but Petrov saw that one coming.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Gentil scoring well with a low kick there.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov cracks Gentil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gentil delivers a nice body kick.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gentil's sensitive parts.
Petrov lunges at Gentil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gentil's hand.
Gentil on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrov throws a right hand that Gentil ducks under and follows up with a left that Gentil also avoids with ease.
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gentil might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Gentil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him. #T3#
Gentil slips under a jab.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Gentil's leg but Gentil calmly moves out of range.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gentil is able to avoid easily.
Gentil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gentil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Gentil's defenses.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
Gentil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gentil half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gentil looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Gentil thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Petrov throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.
Gentil feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gentil clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Gentil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Gentil.
Petrov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Gentil finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Gentil tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentil wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Gentil throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov misses with a kick to the body.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Gentil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov works Gentil's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Gentil looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gentil lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws a jab when Gentil was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gentil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrov blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gentil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Gentil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
Gentil misses with a leg kick.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Gentil moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gentil.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gentil connects with a single shot there.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gentil blocks the body kick.
Gentil lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gentil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Gentil's body.
Gentil bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Gentil slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gentil thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Gentil connects with a leg kick.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
Petrov cracks Gentil with an open hand slap.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov throws a low kick but Gentil avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Petrov.
Gentil is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
A jab from Gentil does it's job there.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Petrov.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gentil lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gentil misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Petrov lands a jab.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Gentil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gentil checks a low kick from Petrov.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov throws a low kick but Gentil avoids it.
As Petrov backs away, Gentil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Paulo Gentil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gentil checks a low kick from Petrov.
Gentil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Gentil.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Gentil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Decent striking displayed by Gentil there.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a good low kick that Gentil was not able to check.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Gentil throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with an outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 118 | Hopkins vs Stalin
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrov throws a body punch but Hands moves out of range.
Hands uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov throws a jab when Hands was well out of range.
Petrov takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
As Petrov backs away, Hands returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Hands misses.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Hands shakes it off.
Hands takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Hands appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Hands throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Hands lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Hands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hands 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.
Hands connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands staying out of range there.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hands.
Hands lands the left hand.
Hands throws a good cross that connects.
Hands connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hands tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Hands lands with a straight right. Petrov didn't see that one coming.
Petrov slips a jab from Hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick there by Petrov.
Hands stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick lands for Hands.
Hands takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hands lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Hands scores with a sloppy right hand. Petrov should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hands looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov throws a hook but Hands avoids it easily.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hands misses with a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Hands moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Hands sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hands throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov catches Hands with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hands looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hands. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hands.
Hands looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hands staying out of range there.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hands's head.
Hands scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Hands is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Hands tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
A good leg kick by Petrov. #CL#
Hands moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
Hands misses with some punches.
Petrov digs a right hand into Hands's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hands's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hands.
Petrov effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hands misses with a hook.
Hands paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Hands.
Hands throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Hands misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Nice jab there from Hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hands looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Hands throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with a looping left.#T4#
Petrov cracks Hands with an open hand slap.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Hands didn't see that one coming.
A left lands for Petrov.
Hands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Hands is looking to counter punch.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Hands is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Hands.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hands tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hands looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petrov throws the left hand but Hands avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Hands was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Hands throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Hands is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Hands misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hands misses with a straight right.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Hands scores with a sloppy right hand. Petrov should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Hands misses its intended target.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hands.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Hands tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hands misses the jab.#T1#
Hands throws a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov cracks Hands with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Hands fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrov, pushing him back against the cage.
Hands swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hands throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov tries to break free but Hands pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov pushes Hands back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hands swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hands swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hands is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hands.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hands working aggressively here.
Hands misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hands.
Hands has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Hands blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov is trying to stall.
Hands lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hands working aggressively here.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov is leaning against Hands and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hands throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hands fails to land. #BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hands fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petrov just manages to avoid it.
Hands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hands tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov throws a hook but Hands blocks it.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Hands blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hands at a distance.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hands moved out of range.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Hands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hands on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Hands tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Hands moved away.
Hands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hands misses with an uppercut.
Hands walks into a left hand.
Hands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hands sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov throws a body punch but Hands moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hands misses the target.
Petrov scores with a hook.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hands can pounce on him.
Hands misses with a looping right.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hands works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Hands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Hands slips the punch.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Hands.
Hands throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrov on the side of the head.
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Hands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hands missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hands slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hands's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Hands finds it's target.
A jab lands there for Hands.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hands.
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.
Hands takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Hands tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Hands missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Hands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hands is able to avoid easily.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov lunges at Hands with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hands's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Hands misses.
Nice shot lands for Petrov.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Hands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Hands moved away.
Petrov lands with a hook. Hands tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hands throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hands checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Hands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hands cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hands throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Petrov.
Hands defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hands. That snapped Petrov's head back.
The fighters circling - Hands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hands scores with a body shot.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
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 is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Hands was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.#T2#
Petrov throws a low kick but Hands avoids it.
Petrov is looking to chop away at Hands's legs.
Hands throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Hands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Hands catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Hands.
Hands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petrov checks it well.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hands. #CL#
Hands clinches with his opponent.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hands.
A nice left hand lands by Hands. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Petrov.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov throws a low kick but Hands moves out of range easily.
Petrov checks a leg kick. #T3#
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hands.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Hands lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Hands moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Hands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Hands takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hands throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Hands misses with a low kick.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hands avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Hands misses.
Hands thumps Petrov with a low kick.#T4#
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hands's sensitive parts.
Hands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hands. #CL#
Hands closes the distance and clinches.
Israel Hands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov blocking some punches.
Hands throws a head punch that misses.
Hands scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hands misses with some punches. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Hands misses its intended target.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Hands misses with a straight right.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hands with a body shot.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Hands didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hands avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Hands misses with a straight right.
Hands lands a lovely overhand right.
Hands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Israel Hands.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
An out of breath Grigoriy Petrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 107 | KVDB vs Johnson
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Quinn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Quinn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Quinn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov tries to move into range but Quinn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Quinn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrov thinking.
Billy Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn.
Quinn lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinn.
Quinn misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Quinn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quinn.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Quinn checks it.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Quinn's body. Quinn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Quinn checks it.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinn tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Quinn throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Quinn's leg but Quinn calmly moves out of range.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Quinn looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Quinn avoided it.
Petrov 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.
Quinn missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Quinn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Quinn shoots for a takedown but Petrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quinn.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Quinn wants to clinch
and Petrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Quinn closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.#BC2#
Quinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quinn throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Quinn.
Quinn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinn.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Quinn moves away and avoids it.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Quinn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Quinn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quinn.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Quinn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quinn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov swings for the body but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Quinn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quinn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Quinn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a low kick, right behind Quinn 's knee.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Quinn.
Quinn throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quinn throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
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 Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Quinn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Quinn moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Quinn slips under a jab from Petrov.
Quinn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice shot by Quinn.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quinn. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn fails with the takedown.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quinn is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Quinn throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Quinn tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Quinn 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quinn. #CL2#
Quinn takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quinn tries to clinch up.
It looked like Petrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petrov lands an overhand right.
A lazy body kick from Quinn
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Quinn misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a left and a right that stings Quinn.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Quinn. Petrov shrugs it off though.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Quinn misses the shot to the body.
Quinn misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quinn.
Petrov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Quinn misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Quinn throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quinn has time to react.
Quinn checks a low kick from Petrov.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Quinn closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Quinn is leaning against Petrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A thudding body kick lands there by Quinn!
Quinn tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quinn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Quinn.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quinn.
Quinn fails with a takedown attempt.
Quinn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quinn looks to clinch
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Quinn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinn.#CL2#
Quinn instigates a clinch.
Quinn tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Quinn back against the cage.
Good body shot from Petrov.
Billy Quinn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quinn takes a shot to the head.
Petrov gets through Quinn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quinn.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Petrov. #BC#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Quinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov throws a jab when Quinn was well out of range.
Quinn tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quinn misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Quinn swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Quinn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Quinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Quinn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
Petrov is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Quinn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quinn scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Quinn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billy Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Quinn.
Petrov misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quinn! But no joy.
Quinn moves forwards but Petrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Quinn wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Quinn misses with a body shot.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Quinn tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Quinn scores with a spinning back kick!
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quinn can do to turn this around?
Quinn misses with a straight right.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Quinn is out of range.
Quinn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quinn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov lands a body shot.
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!
Quinn lands with a nice body punch.
Billy Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Quinn on that attempt.
Petrov cracks Quinn with an open hand slap.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Quinn off the cage and back into range.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Quinn tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Quinn throws a head kick that misses
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Quinn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quinn is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Quinn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Quinn's sensitive parts.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quinn at a distance.
Quinn dives in and grabs Petrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Quinn's head and hops out.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Quinn.
Quinn throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Quinn.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quinn lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Quinn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quinn throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quinn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quinn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quinn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Quinn off the cage and back into range.
Petrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quinn on the side of the head.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Petrov scores with a jab. Quinn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
A relieved looking Grigoriy Petrov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Billy Quinn stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got me today but run that shit back and I'll knock his ass out!'.

Event: SFL 95 | Kilgore vs O'Neil II
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Petrov misses.
Hands misses with a low kick.
Hands takes one to the side of the head.
Hands tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Hands avoids it with no problem.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hands.
Israel Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hands lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrov off the cage and back into range.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Hands thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Hands connects with a leg kick.
Hands misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Hands throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick from Hands misses.
Hands takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hands walks into a left hand.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov slips a jab from Hands.
Hands 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.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands. #T1#
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hands.
Hands throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Hands 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 misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Petrov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hands. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Hands tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Hands.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Hands needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Hands.
Petrov misses with a combination
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Petrov.#T2#
Hands throws the kick towards the body but Petrov avoids it.
Hands throws a shot to the body.
Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hands paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hands lands a head shot.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov tests Hands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Hands misses with a hook.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Hands misses.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Hands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Hands misses with a low kick.
Petrov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hands at a distance.
Hands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Hands.
Petrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Hands steps away.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Hands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Hands takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Hands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hands cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hands scores with a head kick.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hands throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hands blocks a jab.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hands.
Hands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Hands misses with a hook.
Hands slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a hook.#T4#
Hands misses with a low kick.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hands has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Hands's front leg but catches the back leg as Hands tries to avoid it.
Hands lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Hands slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Hands avoids them all with ease.
Hands throws a body shot but no joy.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hands throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Hands slips a straight right by Petrov.
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hands misses the shot to the body.
Hands throws a body kick that misses
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Petrov misses
and Hands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Hands counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hands ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
Hands cracks Petrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hands throws a head kick that misses.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Hands staying out of range there.
Hands tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hands has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Hands misses with a wild body shot.
Hands turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Hands lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Hands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Hands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Hands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Hands throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws a hook but Hands avoids it easily.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov jabs at Hands's body.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov slips under a jab from Hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hands.
Hands lands with an overhand left.
Hands blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Hands throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Hands cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Hands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hands thuds his right hand into Petrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands misses with a low kick.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Hands tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Hands slips the punch.
Hands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hands avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Hands moved out of range nicely.
Hands misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov tries a quick counter leg kick but Hands is wise to it.
Hands misses with an uppercut.
Petrov staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Hands saw it coming and moves away.
Hands is looking to counter punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Petrov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hands - the referee stops the clock and Petrov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hands. Petrov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hands's head.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Hands.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Hands with an uppercut!
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Hands is looking to counter punch.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Hands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Hands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
Hands scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Hands pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Hands settles back down.
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hands.
Hands misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
A big right from Hands misses.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hands 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hands takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Hands scores with a jab. Petrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Hands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hands fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Hands avoids it well.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hands.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov checks a low kick from Hands.
Petrov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Petrov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Hands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hands slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Israel Hands will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Petrov takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Hands tried to score with a low kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Hands scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hands lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Hands slips the punch.
Hands throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Hands throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Hands misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Hands.
Hands checks the leg kick.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hands moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Hands takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Petrov works Hands's body with a nice hook.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hands lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Hands takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hands thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hands throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Hands off balance momentarily.
Hands scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hands lands with a shot to the body.
Hands scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hands will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov works Hands's body with a nice hook.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Hands.#T2#
Hands with the inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Hands counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petrov's knee momentarily.
Hands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Hands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov throws a hook but Hands blocks it.
Hands fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body kick there by Hands.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Hands misses with a low kick.
Hands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hands 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.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Hands.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Hands's front leg but catches the back leg as Hands tries to avoid it.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Hands throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hands slips under a jab.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hands.
Hands misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Petrov misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hands.
Hands blocks a low kick nicely.
Hands just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hands moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov throws a jab when Hands was well out of range.
Hands loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov cracks Hands with a good jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hands!
Hands avoids the body shot from Petrov. #T4#
Hands stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Hands looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Hands.
Petrov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hands.
Hands throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hands connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Hands blocks a jab.
Hands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Hands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hands.
Hands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hands is out of range.
Hands looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hands throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Israel Hands.
Well Hands has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SFL 90 | Half Baked
Date: Aug 02, 2021

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Petrov.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reedtz digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
A jab from Petrov misses.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reedtz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reedtz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Reedtz's belly button to the back.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Reedtz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reedtz lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reedtz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reedtz controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Reedtz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reedtz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reedtz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reedtz looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Petrov stays in close to Reedtz's body and controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Reedtz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reedtz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reedtz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reedtz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Reedtz trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reedtz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Reedtz's head.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reedtz.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Reedtz moves away and avoids it.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reedtz lands with a hook. Petrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Petrov misses with a right hand
enabling Reedtz to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reedtz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reedtz connects with a body shot.#T4#
Petrov blocks a head kick by Reedtz.
The fighters circling - Reedtz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reedtz ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reedtz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Reedtz slips the punch.
Reedtz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reedtz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reedtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Reedtz darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Reedtz into the cage. #TD2#
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reedtz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Petrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov is looking to regain half guard here but Reedtz keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Reedtz throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reedtz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Reedtz ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reedtz walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrov misses with a jab to the body
and Reedtz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reedtzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reedtz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reedtz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reedtz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reedtz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reedtz moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Reedtz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reedtz doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Reedtz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petrov was covering up waiting for the punch and Reedtz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reedtz.
Petrov controlling Reedtz's posture.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov pulls Reedtz in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
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.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reedtz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Reedtz's body. Reedtz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reedtz moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Reedtz feints a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Reedtz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petrov was covering up waiting for the punch and Reedtz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reedtz advances position into side control!#T3#
Reedtz scores with punches from side control.
Petrov parries the strikes from Reedtz easily there. Reedtz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Petrov to escape.
Reedtz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reedtz working the ground and pound from side control.
Reedtz cracks Petrov with a big elbow.
Petrov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reedtz.
Petrov dodges the ground and pound from Reedtz.
Reedtz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Petrov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ice Cream Parlour, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Reedtz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Petrov is avoiding damage well.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reedtz is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reedtz is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rasmus Reedtz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reedtz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Reedtz misses.
Reedtz throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Reedtz only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Reedtz fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Reedtz throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Reedtz only half commits.
Reedtz throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reedtz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Reedtz has a takedown stuffed.
Reedtz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reedtz misses with a body shot.
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Reedtz saw it coming and moves away. #TD2#
Reedtz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reedtz landing strikes.
Rasmus Reedtz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reedtz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Petrov tries to bench press Reedtz off him but Reedtz keeps the position.
Petrov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Reedtz cracks Petrov with a big right hand but Petrov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Reedtz misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
An elbow from Reedtz crashes against the mat.
Petrov wants to control but Reedtz postures up.
Reedtz is putting a hurting on Petrov here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reedtz wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Petrov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Reedtz staying calm.
Reedtz trying to control the position but Petrov is working away. #T3#
Reedtz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Petrov some visible discomfort.
Reedtz controlling the position.
Reedtz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reedtz landing a few strikes.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Petrov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reedtz. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reedtz wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reedtz shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Reedtz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Reedtz avoids it well.
Reedtz throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Reedtz walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Reedtz throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Reedtz throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Reedtz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reedtz blocks a jab.
Reedtz is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
Reedtz throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Reedtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reedtz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rasmus Reedtz!
After the big win, Rasmus Reedtz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SFL 78 | Animosity
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Al Balushi with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Al Balushi.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Petrov.
Al Balushi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Balushi. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Al Balushi scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
Al Balushi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Balushi connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Al Balushi is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it.
Petrov throws a hook but Al Balushi blocks it.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Balushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Al Balushi.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Al Balushi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Petrov.
Al Balushi misses with a hook to the body
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Al Balushi is out of range.
Al Balushi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Al Balushi cracks Petrov with a good jab.
Al Balushi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petrov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Balushi thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Al Balushi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Al Balushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al Balushi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Balushi off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Al Balushi drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Al Balushi trying to land knees to the body.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Al Balushi avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Al Balushi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi stalling in the clinch but Petrov improves position. #T3#
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Balushi is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Al Balushi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Balushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Balushi takes one to the chin there.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.
Petrov lands a jab to Al Balushi's midsection.
Al Balushi throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
A jab from Al Balushi misses.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Al Balushi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Al Balushi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Balushi's head.
Al Balushi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Al Balushi's ribs.#T4#
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Balushi.
Petrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Balushi thuds his shin into the meat of Petrov's side.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Al Balushi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Al Balushi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov tries a low kick but Al Balushi avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Al Balushi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Al Balushi has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Balushi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Balushi. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
A good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Al Balushi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Balushi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Al Balushi misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Balushi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Al Balushi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Petrov.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Balushi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Balushi throws out the jab.
Al Balushi throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Al Balushi tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
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 misses with a wild combination.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
Al Balushi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.#T2#
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Balushi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Petrov blocks it well.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi misses with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Al Balushi's ribs.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Al Balushi 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.
Al Balushi scores with a jab.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Balushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
A big left from Al Balushi misses.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Al Balushi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Petrov.
Al Balushi lands with a cross. #T3#
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrov blocks the leg kick.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
A good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Al Balushi.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al Balushi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petrov - the referee stops the clock and Al Balushi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petrov. Al Balushi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Petrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Al Balushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Petrov throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with the combination.
Al Balushi connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him. #T4#
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Al Balushi is out of range.
Al Balushi looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Al Balushi misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al Balushi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Petrov throws the kick towards the body but Al Balushi avoids it.
Al Balushi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Petrov will feel that in the morning.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Balushi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Balushi thuds his shin into the meat of Petrov's side.
Nice defenses there by Al Balushi.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Balushi moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.#CL2#
Al Balushi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrov, pushing him back against the cage.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Al Balushi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Al Balushi lands.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Al Balushi with an uppercut!
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
Petrov scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Al Balushi moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Petrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Petrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrov gets through Al Balushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Al Balushi is rocked!
Petrov lands a right hand.
Al Balushi is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Al Balushi tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Al Balushi back against the cage. #T1##BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Al Balushi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Petrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Balushi. That one must have hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Balushi. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Al Balushi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Al Balushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov slips a jab from Al Balushi.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Al Balushi seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Balushi staying out of range there.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that misses.
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Balushi is looking to land body kicks.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Al Balushi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Al Balushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Al Balushi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Al Balushi thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi lands a front kick.
Al Balushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Balushi to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Balushi at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Al Balushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Al Balushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Balushi 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Balushi.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Petrov throws a low kick but Al Balushi moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Al Balushi finds it's target.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Al Balushi clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi looking to throw knees to the head but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Al Balushi tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Al Balushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Petrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Al Balushi tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Balushi lands a nice looking body kick.
Al Balushi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Al Balushi throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Petrov misses.
It seemed like Al Balushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Balushi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi thows a body kick. Petrov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Petrov.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grigoriy Petrov.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 71 | Turf War
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Petrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ferguson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
We've been told by Petrov's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ferguson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Petrov motions for Ferguson to come forward. Petrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrov throws a leg kick but Ferguson checks it.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Ferguson only half commits.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov misses with a hook. Ferguson ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferguson walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range. #T1#
Petrov misses with a low kick as Ferguson jumps back.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Petrov.
Petrov slips a jab from Ferguson.
It appears Petrov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ferguson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferguson checks a leg kick.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson slips a jab from Petrov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
Ferguson misses with a wild combination.
Ferguson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferguson moves out of range as Petrov strikes.#T2#
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferguson checks it well.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
Ferguson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the body.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Ferguson checks it.
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Ferguson moves out of range and Petrov only half commits. #T3#
Donk. Petrov catches Ferguson right on the button with a cross.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov lands an overhand right.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov. #CL2#
Ferguson clinches.
Petrov trying to stall but Ferguson improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Petrov pushes Ferguson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Petrov is pushing Ferguson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.#T4#
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks. #BC2#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson slips a straight right by Petrov.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
Ferguson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson connects with the punch.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
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 Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petrov moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov is looking to slow Ferguson down with leg kicks.
Ferguson lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Petrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferguson's head backwards.
Petrov defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Petrov swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferguson. That did some damage!
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a hook.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a thumping low kick.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
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 jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Ferguson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Donk. Ferguson catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Nice shot by Ferguson.
Petrov lands a jab to Ferguson's midsection.
Ferguson lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Ferguson throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferguson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferguson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ferguson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferguson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov checks a low kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov jabs at Ferguson's body.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Petrov throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
Ferguson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Ferguson's defenses.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferguson connects with a crisp jab.
Ferguson slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Ferguson connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Ferguson's leg. Ferguson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Petrov tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Petrov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ferguson - the referee stops the clock and Petrov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ferguson. Petrov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Ferguson walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
Ferguson slips under a jab.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Ferguson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
A nice side step and Ferguson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ferguson throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range. #T1#
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov cracks Ferguson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Ferguson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Petrov.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson moves forwards but Petrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ferguson misses with a wild combination.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson lands a right hook to the body.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Ferguson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson. #T3#
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov slips a jab from Ferguson.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the body.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferguson avoids a kick to the body.
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
The crowd cheers as Ferguson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.
Ferguson stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferguson lands with a right hand.
Ferguson lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferguson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Riley Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Petrov connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ferguson just manages to avoid it.
Ferguson lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grigoriy Petrov.
Well Petrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 56 | O'Neil vs Kilgore
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Meesang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Meesang pushes Petrov away with a front kick.
Meesang throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meesang blocks a jab.
Meesang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov's coach down at Ice Cream Parlour was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Petrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Meesang throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Meesang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meesang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Meesang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meesang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meesang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meesang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petrov misses the jab.
A big left from Meesang misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meesang cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Meesang throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov misses with a hook. Meesang ducked under it nicely.
Meesang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meesang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Meesang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a slapping leg kick.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Meesang's leg. Meesang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Meesang throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Meesang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Meesang moves out of range of the strikes.
Meesang just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meesang.
Good work by Meesang as he checks the leg kick.
Meesang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meesang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Meesang throws a head kick that half lands.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Meesang takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Meesang.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meesang defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Meesang misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meesang throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov slips a jab from Meesang.
Meesang is looking to score with low kicks.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meesang moves away.
A big left from Meesang misses.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meesang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Meesang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Meesang's shoulder, as Meesang tries to avoid the shot.
Meesang throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meesang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meesang checks a low kick from Petrov.
Meesang takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
As Meesang backs off Petrov throws a huge counter combo but Meesang manages to avoid it all.
Meesang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Meesang throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Meesang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meesang slips under a jab from Petrov.
Meesang tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Meesang. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Meesang's head but Meesang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Meesang moved out of range.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Meesang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meesang throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Meesang throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meesang throws a good cross that connects.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Meesang's ribs.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Meesang looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meesang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meesang.
The fighters circling - Meesang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meesang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Meesang moves his leg out of the way.
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meesang at a distance. #T4#
Meesang takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov misses with a hook. Meesang ducked under it nicely.
Meesang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meesang misses with a low kick.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Meesang. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meesang.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meesang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Meesang.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Meesang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meesang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov tries a low kick but Meesang avoids it.
Meesang misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov keeps Meesang at a distance using the push kick.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meesang.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Meesang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Meesang.
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 Manalili Meesang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Meesang staying out of range there.
A big left from Meesang misses.
Petrov cracks Meesang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Meesang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Meesang's head but Meesang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meesang moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meesang misses with a straight left.
Meesang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meesang's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Meesang's head back.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Meesang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meesang throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.#T1#
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Meesang checks a leg kick.
Petrov throws a low kick but Meesang moves out of range easily.
Meesang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Meesang misses with a body shot.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Meesang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meesang lands a nice shot to the body.
Meesang lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Meesang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Meesang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov misses with a body punch
and Meesang counters with a nice uppercut.
Manalili Meesang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Meesang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meesang throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Meesang.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Meesang.
Meesang wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Meesang loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meesang manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Meesang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meesang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meesang tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Manalili Meesang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov with a jab.
Meesang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meesang throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Meesang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov tries a quick counter leg kick but Meesang is wise to it.
Meesang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Meesang is looking to score with low kicks.
No joy there for Meesang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meesang.#T3#
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meesang.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meesang under the eye.
Meesang scores with a kick to the body.
Meesang looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov slips under a jab from Meesang.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Meesang throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Meesang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Meesang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meesang misses with a head kick.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Meesang slips the punch.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Meesang off the cage and back into range.
Meesang lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meesang moves away.
Meesang lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov checks a leg kick. #T4#
Meesang blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Meesang is looking to counter punch.
Meesang throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Meesang throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meesang misses with a body shot.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meesang.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meesang misses with a hook.
Meesang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
Nice defenses there by Meesang.
Meesang jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
Petrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meesang throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Meesang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manalili Meesang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meesang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Meesang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petrov just manages to avoid it.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Meesang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Meesang.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Meesang connects with the punch.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Meesang staying out of range there.
Meesang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meesang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meesang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meesang just misses with a punch to the body.
Meesang backing away here, and Petrov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Meesang looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Meesang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Meesang misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Meesang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meesang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Meesang.
Petrov moves forwards but Meesang connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
A head kick misses from Meesang.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Meesang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meesang slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov throws a body punch but Meesang moves out of range.
Meesang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Meesang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meesang cracks Petrov with a good jab.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Meesang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meesang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Meesang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrov staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Meesang moves away and avoids it.
Meesang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grigoriy Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Meesang misses with a looping left.
Meesang moves out of range of the strikes.
Meesang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov tries to bum rush Meesang with a series of wild strikes but Meesang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meesang misses with a straight left.
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Meesang's leg but Meesang calmly moves out of range.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meesang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meesang misses with a wild combination.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Meesang.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Meesang.
Petrov throws a body punch but Meesang moves out of range.
Meesang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Meesang does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Petrov throws a low kick but Meesang moves out of range easily.
Meesang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meesang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meesang looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Meesang avoids it with no problem.
Meesang lunges at Petrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrov's hand.
Meesang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Meesang is looking for a counter combo.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Petrov thumps Meesang with a low kick.
Meesang throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Meesang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meesang cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meesang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meesang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meesang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Meesang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meesang just misses with a punch to the body.
Meesang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Meesang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Meesang misses the target.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Meesang moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Meesang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Meesang misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Meesang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
A jab from Meesang misses.
Meesang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Meesang's ribs.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Meesang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meesang misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Meesang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manalili Meesang.
Well Meesang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manalili Meesang!
During a confident post fight interview, Manalili Meesang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 49 | Simon vs O'Neil
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1#
Petrov lands an overhand right.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Petrov swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Dvalishvili moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dvalishvili takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
Petrov's coach down at Ice Cream Parlour was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Petrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter punch.
Dvalishvili swinging wildly here.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dvalishvili moves away.#T1#
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petrov throws a wild body kick that Dvalishvili sees coming a mile off.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by clinching up but Petrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Dvalishvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrov manages to circle out of the way.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dvalishvili doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dvalishvili appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov lands a head shot.
Petrov slips under a jab from Dvalishvili.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dvalishvili lands with an overhand left.
Dvalishvili is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dvalishvili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Dvalishvili didn't see that one coming.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrov.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Dvalishvili moves into the clinch.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Dvalishvili works on Petrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.
Petrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Dvalishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov misses with a looping left.#T3#
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Dvalishvili avoids nicely.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Dvalishvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Petrov's head.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Dvalishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a counter high kick but Petrov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter punch.
Dvalishvili with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Dvalishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses.
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Petrov moves away
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili lands a head kick!
A clash of legs there as Dvalishvili blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dvalishvili lands a jab to the nose.
Dvalishvili throws a body kick that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov moves out of range as Dvalishvili strikes.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petrov moves forwards but Dvalishvili connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick from Dvalishvili.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Dvalishvili tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking kick to the body. Petrov takes a step back to recover.
Dvalishvili tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Dvalishvili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Dvalishvili attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dvalishvili with a body shot.
Dvalishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Dvalishvili manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Dvalishvili.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dvalishvili misses with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Dvalishvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Dvalishvili drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petrov as Dvalishvili tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov lands a jab to Dvalishvili's midsection.#T2#
Dvalishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
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 good cross that connects.
Dvalishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Dvalishvili
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili walks into a left hand.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
Dvalishvili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
A head kick by Dvalishvili misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Dvalishvili rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow. #BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Dvalishvili looks to throw a body kick
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Dvalishvili blocks the low kick.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick but Petrov moves out of range easily. #T4#
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Dvalishvili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Dvalishvili's shoulder, as Dvalishvili tries to avoid the shot.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvalishvili checks the leg kick.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili lands a high kick!
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Dvalishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili obviously looking to wear him down.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Dvalishvili down.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dvalishvili blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Dvalishvili down.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Dvalishvili lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Dvalishvili has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov stalling against the cage.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Petrov leaning against his opponent.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right handed body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Petrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Petrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dvalishvili is keeping busy.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Dvalishvili. #BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Petrov both land. Nice combination.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Dvalishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws a jab when Dvalishvili was well out of range.
Dvalishvili looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body kick there by Dvalishvili.
Petrov checks a low kick from Dvalishvili.#T3#
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dvalishvili eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Dvalishvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dvalishvili's head.
Dvalishvili is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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 attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that half lands.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dvalishvili.
A head kick misses from Dvalishvili.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov wants to slow Dvalishvili down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Dvalishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dvalishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Dvalishvili scores with a head kick. Petrov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dvalishvili throws out the jab.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dvalishvili's head backwards.
Dvalishvili misses with a head kick.
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Dvalishvili tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grigoriy Petrov.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 42 | Akinwande vs Simard
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Badass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badass.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Badass.
That kick from Badass tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov lands a jab to Badass's midsection.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badass throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov gets through Badass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Badass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Badass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov feints a jab promting Badass to slip. Petrov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Badass slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Badass lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Badass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Badass lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Badass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Badass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Badass moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Badass! But no joy.
Badass throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Badass should have avoided that one.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Petrov.
Petrov looks to land a combination. Badass sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Badass throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badass avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Badass saw that one coming.
Badass moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Badass.
Petrov jabs Badass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Badass swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Badass thows a body kick. Petrov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Badass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Badass.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Badass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Badass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws a body punch but Badass moves out of range.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Badass throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Badass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Badass scores with a jab. Petrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badass with a nice calf kick.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Badass counters with an outside leg kick.
Petrov swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Badass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Badass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Badass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Badass tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Badass.
Danga de danga de dang - Badass scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Badass off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Badass rushes Petrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Petrov trying to stall but Badass improves his position.
Badass blocks an uppercut.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badass working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov lands with a right to the head.
Petrov lands a left hand.
Petrov keeps control of Badass as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Petrov.
Petrov lands a right hand.
Badass gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Badass.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Badass takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Badass misses with a low kick.
Badass slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Badass! But no joy.
Badass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Badass checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Petrov swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Petrov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Badass throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Badass finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head. #T1#
Badass lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Badass tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Badass had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Badass takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badass has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Petrov digs a good hook to Badass's body.
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Badass with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Badass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Badass is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Petrov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Badass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Badass.
A nice combination there by Petrov.
Badass slips under a jab from Petrov.
Badass misses with a low kick.
Badass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Badass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Badass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and Badass counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Badass throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.#T3#
Badass digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Petrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Badass does it's job there.#CL2#
Badass moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
Good body shot from Petrov.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Badass swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Badass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Badass.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Badass throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov working aggressively here. #T4#
Badass takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Badass working aggressively here.
Badass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovs head.
Badass blocks an uppercut.
Badass wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Badass misses with the head strike.
A short right from Petrov.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrov misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badass working aggressively here.
Petrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Badass blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
Petrov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Badass takes one to the chin there.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Badass moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Badass's head.
Petrov pushes Badass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badass misses with a punch to the body.
Badass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass tries to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling the position.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Petrov blocks an uppercut. #T1##BC2#
Badass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Badass moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov throws a head kick but Badass moves out of range.
Badass thinks about the counter body kick.
Badass misses with a leg kick.
Badass throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Badass moved away.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov thows a leg kick but Badass checks it
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Badass throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Badass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass lands a head shot.
Badass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
Badass jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrov takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses.
Valtteri Badass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and Badass counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
Badass blocks a jab.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Badass lands with a shot to the body.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Badass connects with a leg kick.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Badass takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Badass scores with a head kick. Petrov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Badass's head backwards.
Badass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov is looking to wear down Badass with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Badass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Badass takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Badass connects with a leg kick.
Badass has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov slips a jab from Badass.
Badass slips under a jab.
Badass connects with an inside leg kick.
Badass tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Badass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Badass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badass throws a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Badass scores with a jab to the body.
Badass moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Badass keeps Petrov at a distance using the push kick.
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Badass appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab, jab by Badass - just one landing.
Badass avoids the head kick by Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Badass 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valtteri Badass.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 34 | Drum Roll
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Randalman.
Petrov misses with a right hand
letting Randalman counter with a right hand.
Randalman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Randalman gets tackled into the cage by Petrov. Petrov maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Petrov working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrov.
Randalman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrov is defending well for now.#TD2#
Randalman pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Randalman 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#
Randalman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Petrov is defending well. Randalman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Petrov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Randalman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Randalman!
After winning the bout, Randy Randalman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 16 | High Voltage
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.#TD#
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Petrov's guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie trying to advance position but Petrov counters by regaining guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie pushes down on Petrov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrov is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Petrov is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Petrov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Petrov.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Petrov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Petrov has taken his back - oops!#T3#
Gracie wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Petrov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gracie can't escape the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
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 doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Petrov trying to control the position here.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Petrov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petrov cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Petrov.
Petrov cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrov, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Petrov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Petrov lands a right hand. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gracie! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Petrov is unloading with more strikes now! Gracie drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigoriy Petrov!
A very excited looking Grigoriy Petrov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 04 | Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skallagrimsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
Petrov works Skallagrimsson's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Skallagrimsson misses.
Skallagrimsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skallagrimsson staying out of range there.#T1#
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skallagrimsson counters with a two punch combo.
Skallagrimsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Skallagrimsson tries to get set, Petrov tries to push him back and clinch up but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Skallagrimsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skallagrimsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skallagrimsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrov scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skallagrimsson scores with a punch to the head.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skallagrimsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov trying to control the position here.
Skallagrimsson is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Petrov pulls Skallagrimsson in to control the position.
Skallagrimsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skallagrimsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skallagrimsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Skallagrimsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skallagrimsson defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Skallagrimsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Egill Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skallagrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab, jab by Skallagrimsson - just one landing. #CL2#
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and clinches.
Skallagrimsson blocking some punches. #BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Skallagrimsson's head.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Skallagrimsson's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Skallagrimsson on that attempt.
Skallagrimsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Skallagrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov wants to slow Skallagrimsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Egill Skallagrimsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skallagrimsson throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Skallagrimsson throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Skallagrimsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Skallagrimsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Skallagrimsson backing up. Skallagrimsson nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egill Skallagrimsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skallagrimsson throws out the jab.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skallagrimsson darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Skallagrimsson into the cage.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Skallagrimsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Skallagrimsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Skallagrimsson is out of range.
Petrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skallagrimsson backs up against the cage.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Skallagrimsson misses with a straight left.
Skallagrimsson moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Skallagrimsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skallagrimsson stalks Petrov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petrov's face. Petrov staggers backwards, shaken.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Skallagrimsson misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body
letting Skallagrimsson counter with a right hand.
Skallagrimsson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Skallagrimsson staying out of range there.
Skallagrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Petrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skallagrimsson can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Petrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skallagrimsson in his tracks. #ROC#Skallagrimsson is rocked!
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skallagrimsson.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Skallagrimsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Skallagrimsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson misses with the combination.
Skallagrimsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
It looks like Petrov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Petrov throws a body punch but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Skallagrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Skallagrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Skallagrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egill Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
A little jabbing left from Skallagrimsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skallagrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson feints the counter takedown.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Skallagrimsson looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well. #T3#
Skallagrimsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov throws a hook but Skallagrimsson avoids it easily.
Petrov throws the left hand but Skallagrimsson avoids the punch easily.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skallagrimsson throws a combination that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range nicely.
Skallagrimsson tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Skallagrimsson moved away.
Skallagrimsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Skallagrimsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Skallagrimsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petrov to the ground. Skallagrimsson is now in Petrov's guard.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skallagrimsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UnderGround FC 132
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penguin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Penguin catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Penguin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penguin.
Petrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Penguin back to the cage. Petrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Penguin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Penguin.
Penguin tries to clinch up
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov tries to bum rush Penguin with a series of wild strikes but Penguin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Penguin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Penguin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Penguin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov misses with some punches. #BC#
Penguin breaks the clinch.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Penguin catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penguin tries to counter by clinching up but Petrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Penguin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Penguin catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Penguin misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Penguin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Penguin.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Penguin dives in and scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Penguin stays in close to Petrov's body and controls the position.
Penguin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penguin stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
Petrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Penguin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penguin stalling.
Petrov tries to roll over but Penguin keeps him under control.#T3#
Penguin controlling the pace.
Petrov is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Penguin digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Penguin throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penguin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Penguin avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov swings for the body but Penguin moves out of range.
Penguin takes one to the chin there.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Penguin avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook but Penguin avoids it easily.
Penguin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Penguin shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Penguin moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
Penguin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penguin lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penguin throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Penguin fails to land.
Penguin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Penguin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Penguin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penguin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nuclear Penguin will probably get the nod.
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#
Penguin slips a straight right by Petrov.
Penguin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Penguin throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Penguin throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov digs a good hook to Penguin's body.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Penguin checks it well.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penguin. #CL#
Penguin clinches with his opponent.
Petrov tries to work over Penguin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penguin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Penguin tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Penguin tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land. #T1#
Penguin working aggressively here.
Penguin has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Penguin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Penguin manages to break the clinch.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Penguin's head but Penguin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penguin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Penguin walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Penguin misses with a body shot.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Penguin avoids it with no problem.
Penguin wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Penguin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov lands with a hook. Penguin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Penguin walks into a jab.
Petrov cracks Penguin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Penguin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch.
Penguin blocking some punches.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov effectively controlling the action here.
Penguin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penguin misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Penguin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov misses with a body punch
and Penguin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penguin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Penguin slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Penguin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Penguin tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Penguin counters with a straight right hand.
Penguin tries to clinch up.
Petrov looks for the body kick but Penguin saw that one coming.
Penguin throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Penguin moves out of range of the body kick from Petrov.
Penguin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Penguin back to the cage. Petrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Penguin blocks a jab.
Penguin shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Penguin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Penguin tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrov throws a body punch but Penguin moves out of range.
Penguin throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov misses with a hook. Penguin ducked under it nicely.
Penguin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penguin moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
Penguin wants to clinch.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Penguin moved out of range.
Penguin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Penguin looks to land a combination. Petrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Penguin.
Penguin misses with a wild body shot.
Penguin takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Petrov looks for the body kick but Penguin saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Penguin. Penguin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Penguin throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Penguin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penguin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Penguin's body. Penguin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Petrov misses #CL#
and Penguin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nuclear Penguin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penguin.
Penguin lands a body shot.
Penguin throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penguin.
Penguin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penguin lands with a right to the head.
Penguin digs a right hand into Petrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrov's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Penguin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Penguin presses Petrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Penguin.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penguin works on Petrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Penguin lands with a light punch inside.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penguin.
Penguin misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Penguin.
A shot in the inside from Penguin.
A hook to the body from Penguin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penguin misses with the head strike.
Penguin swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penguin misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Petrov lands an uppercut.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov lands with a right to the head.
Penguin misses with some punches.
Penguin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penguin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Penguin controls his hands.
Penguin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penguin lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Penguin on the inside.
Penguin letting Petrov take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Penguin.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Penguin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penguin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Penguin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penguin scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov. #BC#
Penguin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Penguin throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Penguin only half commits.
Petrov defending well as Penguin loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penguin connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy left from Penguin finds it's target.
Penguin tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penguin is looking to clinch.
Petrov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Penguin wants to clinch.#T3##CL#
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Penguin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Penguin.
Penguin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Penguin.
Petrov stalling in the clinch but Penguin improves position.
Penguin misses with some punches.
Petrov misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penguin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Penguin tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penguin blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Penguin working aggressively here.
Petrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Penguin gets an underhook and turns Petrov into the cage.
Penguin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penguin lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov wants to stall.
Penguin misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Penguin tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penguin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
Penguin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Penguin avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Penguin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuclear Penguin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Penguin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuclear Penguin!
After the fight, Nuclear Penguin 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.

Event: UnderGround FC 126
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bigg doesn't seem bothered though.
Bigg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Petrov tries to sprawl but Bigg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bigg not doing much here.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Petrov keeping hold of Bigg's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Bigg prevents Petrov from improving his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice body punch from Bigg. #CL#
Bigg closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bigg misses with some punches.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg works on Petrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bigg.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body.
Bigg takes a shot to the head.
Bigg blocks an uppercut.
Bigg blocking some punches. #T3#
Petrov misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Petrov.
Bigg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrov or not.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Bigg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Bigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Petrov.
Bigg misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bigg.
Bigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bigg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrov. #T4#
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov is stalling here.
Bigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
Bigg tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Bigg misses with some punches.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Bigg wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Petrov.
Petrov lands a body punch.
Bigg is breathing heavily.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bigg rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Bigg working aggressively here.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Petrov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bigg leaning against his opponent.
Petrov stalls.
A short left from Bigg.
A body shot lands from Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bigg misses with some punches.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bigg lands with a left to the head.
Bigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrov.
Bigg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bigg lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Bigg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bigg digs a right hand into Petrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrov's gas tank.
Bigg lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bigg misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigg tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Ian Bigg has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Petrov stalling the fight.
Bigg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Petrov tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Bigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Bigg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Bigg lands a left hand.
Bigg digs a right hand underneath Petrov's ribcage. Petrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Bigg misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov just leaning against Bigg, taking a breather.
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Bigg working aggressively here.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Bigg avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov lands a right hand.
Petrov stalls.
Bigg works on Petrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Bigg can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Bigg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bigg blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.
Bigg lands with a right to the head.
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 looking to stall.
Bigg misses with some punches.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bigg.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov is leaning against Bigg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Bigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bigg digs a right hand into Petrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrov's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ian Bigg will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bigg looks to clinch
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petrov jabs at Bigg's body.
Petrov lands a head shot.
Bigg wants to clinch
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Bigg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bigg shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Bigg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Bigg misses with a body shot. #T1#
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bigg moves away.
Bigg closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bigg fails with the takedown.
Petrov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bigg rather than just go for the knockout.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ian Bigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bigg circles away.
Bigg is looking to clinch.
Bigg shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Bigg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Bigg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Bigg is rocked!
Bigg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Petrov is looking to clinch but Bigg is avoiding it. #T2#
Bigg fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body. #KD2#
Petrov lands a big right hand that sends Bigg crashing to the mat! Petrov stays standing though and waves Bigg back to his feet!
Oh Bigg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Bigg misses. #CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch.
Bigg seems to have got his legs back now.
Bigg scores with a shoulder strike.
Bigg lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrov pushes Bigg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bigg is keeping busy.
Petrov lands a right hand. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Bigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
A short right from Petrov.
Petrov digs a right hand into Bigg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bigg's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Petrov as the two fighters clinch.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Petrov is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Petrov as the two fighters clinch.
Petrov lands a left hand.
Bigg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bigg backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
Petrov tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov stalling the fight.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov taking a breather.
Bigg scores with a shoulder strike.
Bigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov slows down the pace here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
A very excited looking Grigoriy Petrov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WPFC 48 - Tantor vs. Lund
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Petrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Petrov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Petrov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Petrov 's knee.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith lands with an overhand left.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Petrov shrugs it off.
Smith swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrov thinking. #T4#
Petrov wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Smith.
Petrov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Petrov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Bryant Smith is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Petrov gets a clinch.
Petrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Smith.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Petrov misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrov takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Petrov avoids the body shot from Smith.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov walks into a jab.
Petrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Petrov misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Petrov's torso.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Smith connects with a jab.
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!
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Smith throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petrov just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Petrov stalls. #T1#
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grigoriy Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
And Smith counters with a quick kick to the body but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.#T3#
Petrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Smith.#ROC#
Petrov is rocked!
Petrov tries to clinch up.
Smith lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#KD#
Smith drops Petrov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Petrov looks back up at him and smiles so Smith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bryant Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Smith is looking to counter with a body kick.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrov misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryant Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WPFC 40 - Holiday Hurt
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Fuchs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Petrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Fuchs working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Fuchs has gone for a leg lock! Petrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fuchs's guard.#REVB#
Fuchs wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fuchs trying to control the position here. #T1#
Fuchs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuchs 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.
Fuchs is controlling Petrov's posture.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrov won't allow Fuchs to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fuchs controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuchs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuchs is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Fuchs misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Fuchs scores with a three punch combo!
Fuchs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fuchs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Fuchs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petrov on his heels. He'll look to pass Petrov's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Fuchs throws a big elbow that misses.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Fuchs from controlling successfully.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuchs's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Fuchs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.
Fuchs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fuchs tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Fuchs looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily. #T4#
Fuchs is trying to keep Petrov in close.
Fuchs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fuchs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuchs is working hard here to advance position.
Petrov postures up.
Fuchs wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chase Fuchs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fuchs dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fuchs throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Fuchs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fuchs throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov wants to counter the offense by Fuchs and move into the clinch position.
Petrov swings for the body but Fuchs moves out of range.
Fuchs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuchs tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Fuchs tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fuchs rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuchs.
Fuchs looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Fuchs takes one on the button.
A combination from Fuchs does no damage.
Fuchs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Fuchs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuchs tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Petrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fuchs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuchs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fuchs. Fuchs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petrov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fuchs to the canvas! Fuchs doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Petrov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigoriy Petrov!
Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WPFC 34 - Nunes vs. Babinski 2
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miyagi on the side of the head.
Miyagi takes one to the chin there.
We've been hearing reports that Miyagi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov punishes Miyagi's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Petrov clinches up against the cage.
Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Petrov.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Miyagi.
Miyagi is trying to pull guard but Petrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miyagi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Miyagi lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miyagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving. #T1#
Petrov is pulling down on Miyagi's head to control his posture.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miyagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Miyagi.
Petrov avoiding damage as Miyagi throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov. #TD#
Miyagi manages to pull guard.
Petrov postures up. #T2##SUB#
Miyagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Miyagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyagi looking to control.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Miyagi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Petrov has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Miyagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Miyagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi gets full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miyagi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Miyagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Miyagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyagi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Miyagi has an active guard here but Petrov has managed to pass into half guard.
Miyagi punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyagi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miyagis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Miyagi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miyagi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miyagi tries to pass to full mount but Petrov defends it.
Petrov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Miyagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miyagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Miyagi throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Miyagi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miyagi throws an elbow that misses. Petrov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miyagi's guard. Nice move by Petrov!#REVB##SUB#
Miyagi looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard. #REVR##T2#
Miyagi throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi is working Petrov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miyagi forces his way into half guard.
Miyagi throwing shots but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Miyagi drops an elbow to the side of Petrov's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miyagi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miyagi working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miyagi works his way into full mount!
Miyagi landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Miyagi lands a couple of good shots and Petrov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Miyagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Petrov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Miyagi gets his way!
Petrov avoids the strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi misses with punches from the back.
Miyagi misses with punches from the back.
Miyagi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Petrov hold on?
Petrov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miyagi.
Petrov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Koryu Miyagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Miyagi misses with an elbow to the head.
Miyagi is working the ground and pound. Can Petrov escape?
Petrov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Miyagi missing with strikes from the back.
Petrov is really stuck here.
Miyagi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Petrov showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Miyagi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Petrov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koryu Miyagi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Miyagi ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
Koryu Miyagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Miyagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Petrov pushes Miyagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyagi wants a takedown. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov stalling.
Petrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koryu Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
A short uppercut from Petrov.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miyagi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petrov after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Petrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miyagi can't get the takedown.
Petrov lands a right hand.
Petrov pushes Miyagi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov lands with a right to the head.
Miyagi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it. #T2#
Miyagi is looking for a takedown.
Miyagi is trying to pull guard but Petrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Petrov taking a breather.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Miyagi wants a takedown but no success here.
Petrov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Petrov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Petrov pushes Miyagi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Miyagi is rocked!
Miyagi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Miyagi's ribcage. Miyagi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrov lands a right hand.
Oh Miyagi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrov leaning his opponent against the cage.
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 digs a right hand into Miyagi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miyagi's gas tank.
Petrov pushes Miyagi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miyagi seems to have got his legs back now.
Miyagi goes for a takedown attempt but Petrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Petrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miyagi. Miyagi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Miyagi's head.#KD2#
Petrov cracks Miyagi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Petrov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Miyagi to stand back up!
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Miyagi.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Miyagi. Miyagi gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Miyagi moves out of range.
Petrov stuns Miyagi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miyagi on the wrong end of a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Petrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jonnie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrov somewhat.#CL#
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Jonnie.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jonnie's elbow.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jonnie to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jonnie.
Petrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Jonnie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigoriy Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonnie pushes Petrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonnie scores with a hook to the body.
Jonnie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jonnie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Jonnie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards. #TD2#
Jonnie gets control of Petrov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jonnie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jonnie wants to get back to his feet but Petrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Petrov trying to control but Jonnie is working from the bottom.
Jonnie is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
Jonnie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jonnie trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov prevents Jonnie from getting back to his feet.
Jonnie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrov. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Jonnie clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Jonnie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jonnie.#T2##TD2#
Jonnie lands a takedown into guard.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jonnie is one step ahead there.
Petrov has a closed guard, preventing Jonnie from standing up. #SUB#
Petrov working for a triangle but Jonnie defends it easily.
Jonnie trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petrov has a closed guard, preventing Jonnie from standing up. #T3#
Jonnie trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jonnie forces his way into half guard.
Jonnie seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Jonnie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Jonnie stands up and beckons Petrov to join him on the feet.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Jonnie pushes Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Jonnie is working for takedown but Petrov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jonnie lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Jonnie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Petrov goes for a takedown attempt but Jonnie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jonnie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jonnie throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov jabs at Jonnie's body.
Jonnie stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrov. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jonnie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Petrov closes the distance and pushes Jonnie back into the cage.
A short left from Jonnie.
A left hand lands to the body for Jonnie.
Jonnie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jonnie lands a right hand.
Jonnie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Jonnie.
Jonnie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jonnie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrov or not.
Jonnie gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jonnie lands a left hand.
Jonnie lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Good body shot from Jonnie.
Jonnie lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jonnie scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jonnie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonnie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petrov.
Jonnie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jonnie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Jonnie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Jonnie is controlling him.
Jonnie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Jonnie pulls Petrov into guard.
Jonnie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Jonnie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jonnie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jonnie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrov.
Petrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jonnie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jon Jonnie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Petrov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jonnie.#CL2#
Jonnie moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonnie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jonnie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jonnie taking a breather.#TD2#
Jonnie decides to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jonnie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jonnie is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Jonnie.
Jonnie pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Jonnie managing to control the position.
Jonnie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jonnie is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Jonnie decides to stand and escape the position.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy. #T4##CL#
Petrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Jonnie lands a body punch.
Jonnie wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jonnie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Jonnie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Jonnie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigoriy Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonnie scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov jumps guard but Jonnie stands there with Petrov around his waist. Petrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jonnie pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Jonnie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards. #TD2#
Jonnie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petrov uses from the top position.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Jonnie is keeping the position.
Petrov prevents Jonnie from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jonnie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jonnie clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jonnie.
Petrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jonnie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jonnie is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Jonnie jumps guard.
Jonnie is looking to stand up but Petrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Jonnie is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
Jonnie wants to stand up but Petrov is controlling him.
Jonnie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Petrov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jonnie, up you get!
A jab lands there for Jonnie.
Petrov goes for a double leg but Jonnie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jonnie continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigoriy Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Jonnie, which made it look bad. #CL#
Petrov gets a clinch.
Petrov jumps guard but Jonnie stands there with Petrov around his waist. Petrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jonnie can't get the takedown.
Jonnie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovs head.
Jonnie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Jonnie pulls Petrov into guard.
Jonnie is trying to keep Petrov in close.
Jonnie is looking to stand up but Petrov isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Jonnie wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Jonnie wants to stand but Petrov is controlling the position.
Jon Jonnie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jonnie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jonnie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petrov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jonnie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jonnie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonnie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Jonnie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jonnie. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jonnie.
Jonnie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrov or not.
Jonnie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Jonnie lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jonnie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jonnie scores with a shoulder strike.
Jonnie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from Jonnie.
Jonnie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jonnie lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
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!#TD2#
Jonnie pulls guard successfully.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonnie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonnie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4##SU2#
Jonnie stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Petrov to get to his feet.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jon Jonnie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jonnie's corner calls for a 1-2. Jonnie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrov shoots for a takedown but Jonnie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Jonnie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Jonnie.
Jonnie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body.
Petrov fails with the takedown
and Jonnie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jonnie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jonnie 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jonnie!

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