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Event:
MMA Hype -25-
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Petrov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trausch pinned against the cage. Trausch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Trausch circles away easily
enabling Trausch to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Trausch gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trausch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trausch pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trausch.
Trausch thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Trausch looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
A jab from Trausch misses.
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trausch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been told by Petrov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dimitri Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov defending well as Trausch loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Trausch misses.
Trausch stuffs the takedown.
Trausch misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Trausch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trausch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trausch pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Petrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trausch swivels and escapes.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trausch.
Trausch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trausch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt
and Trausch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trausch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Petrov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Petrov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trausch counters with a nice uppercut.
Trausch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
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!
Trausch plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Petrov swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Petrov face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fabrice Trausch!
Fabrice Trausch really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -17-
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrov.
Onigawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Onigawa as Petrov shoots in.
Onigawa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrov.
Onigawa shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov attempts a counter takedown but Onigawa avoids it well and moves away.
Petrov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Onigawa counters with a single leg into guard. Petrov didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onigawa pushing down on Petrov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Onigawa on the ground.#SUB2#
Onigawa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Petrov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tatsura Onigawa! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -7-
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Rosario throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Rosario throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Petrov looks for a takedown but Rosario sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Rosario. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
A combination from Rosario does no damage.
Rosario scores with a three punch combo!
Jab by Rosario.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rosario!
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Rosario, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Rosario had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Rosario. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Rosario keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrov.
Mohammad Rosario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Rosario.
Rosario fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rosario sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrov somewhat.
Petrov shoots for a takedown but Rosario saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice combination there by Rosario.
Rosario throws a series of strikes that have Petrov backpedaling.
#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Rosario lands with a big right hook that stumbles Petrov - he's out on his feet here! Rosario follows up with another monster hook that separates Petrov from consciousness! Petrov falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rosario stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mohammad Rosario! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
VanZant scores with a push kick.
VanZant scores with a kick to the body.
VanZant tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
VanZant scores with a jab.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown. VanZant tries to sprawl out of it but Petrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. VanZant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
VanZant scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VanZant misses with a head kick.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with VanZant but VanZant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Max VanZant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Petrov.#T1#
VanZant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side.
VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed VanZant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrov fails to land the takedown.
VanZant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
VanZant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Petrov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Petrov working the head with strikes.
Petrov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at VanZant to see if he's OK.
Petrov cracks VanZant with a big right hand but VanZant just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
VanZant parries the strikes from Petrov easily there. Petrov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable VanZant to escape.
#T2#
Petrov is trying to ground and pound but VanZant uses the momentary lack of control by Petrov to regain half guard.
VanZant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov throws a strike but VanZant avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but VanZant has wrist control.
Petrov is in close to VanZant's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
VanZant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
VanZant is breathing heavily.
Petrov throws a big elbow that misses.
VanZant trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB#
VanZant working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
Petrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrov throwing strikes but missing.
Petrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petrov scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petrov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Petrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petrov scoring with some ground and pound.
VanZant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov throwing strikes but missing.
Petrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.
Petrov cracks VanZant with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov distracts VanZant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#VanZant is rocked!
Petrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of VanZant's head.
Oh VanZant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov stands up over VanZant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
VanZant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petrov cracks VanZant with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Petrov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
VanZant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrov.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts VanZant as he jumps to the side.
VanZant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrov fails with the takedown
letting VanZant counter with a right hand.
Max VanZant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Petrov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from VanZant is defended easily by Petrov.
VanZant seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Petrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. VanZant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
VanZant takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Petrov is working VanZant over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
VanZant takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Petrov looks up at the clock and then as VanZant takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Petrov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ES#
VanZant sneaks out the side door and pushes Petrov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
VanZant throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
VanZant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but VanZant avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Petrov dives in and grabs VanZant's left leg, looking for a takedown. VanZant pushes down on Petrov's head and hops out.
Max VanZant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but VanZant gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
Petrov shoots for a takedown but VanZant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from VanZant.
And Petrov tries to counter it with a takedown but VanZant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
VanZant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - VanZant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Max VanZant is winning the standup battle so far.
VanZant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
VanZant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Max VanZant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
VanZant misses with a series of wild punches.
VanZant 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.
Petrov wants a takedown.
Petrov wants a takedown.
Petrov tries to score a body lock takedown but VanZant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
VanZant is trying to pull guard but Petrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
VanZant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrov wants to take the fight to the mat but VanZant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
VanZant is pressed up against the cage. Petrov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag VanZant down to the mat. VanZant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
VanZant throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrov shoots for a takedown but VanZant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
VanZant shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
VanZant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrov fails to land the takedown.
VanZant blocks a jab.
VanZant throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max VanZant dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed VanZant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Petrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
VanZant throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Petrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but VanZant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrov somewhat.
VanZant walks into a left hand.
Petrov fails with the takedown
and VanZant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov has a takedown stuffed.
Max VanZant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Petrov.
VanZant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but VanZant persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
VanZant moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.#TD2#
VanZant gets caught flat footed, as Petrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
VanZant controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov throwing strikes from guard but VanZant blocks nicely. #SUB#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Petrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of VanZant's head.
Petrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dimitri Petrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
VanZant has momentary wrist control but Petrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.
Petrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
VanZant has momentary wrist control but Petrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Petrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Petrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
VanZant trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov working some strikes from top position.
Petrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of VanZant's head.#T4#
Petrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petrov is in close to VanZant's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Petrov works over VanZant with some ground and pound from guard.
Petrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov cracks VanZant with a solid left hand.
Petrov cracks VanZant with a solid left hand.
VanZant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrov.
Petrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Petrov working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Petrov! |
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