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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Lights Out
Date: Jun 18, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Stiffington Iv closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Petrov to the mat! Petrov manages to get full guard.
Petrov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Stiffington Iv sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov's guard.
Stiffington Iv wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Stiffington Iv is controlling well.
Stiffington Iv slows the pace down in half guard.
Stiffington Iv trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.
Stiffington Iv prevents Petrov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Stiffington Iv wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stiffington Iv is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
Petrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrov tries to get out of the position.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Stiffington Iv trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.
Stiffington Iv working Petrov over with strikes.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stiffington Iv on the ground.
Stiffington Iv is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stiffington Iv is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Stiffington Iv is controlling well.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Stiffington Iv 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Stiffington Iv not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stiffington Iv is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Stiffington Iv is looking for a kimura here.
Petrov tries to roll over but Stiffington Iv keeps him under control.
Stiffington Iv missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stiffington Iv thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
Stiffington Iv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Stiffington Iv has control of the leg.
Stiffington Iv working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Stiffington Iv seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stiffington Iv wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Stiffington Iv is controlling well.
Stiffington Iv frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Stiffington Iv has hold of Petrov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Petrov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Petrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stiffington Iv has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Stiffington Iv working for a submission but Petrov is keeping him at bay.
Petrov is looking to improve his position but Stiffington Iv isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Stiffington Iv wants to finish this one by submission but Petrov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stiffington Iv. #T4#
Petrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Stiffington Iv is working for a guillotine from mount but Petrov frees his head quite easily.
Stiffington Iv throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stiffington Iv prevents Petrov from getting the reversal.
Stiffington Iv raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
Stiffington Iv can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape.
Stiffington Iv lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Stiffington Iv dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stiffington Iv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stiffington Iv wants it to stay on the feet.
Stiffington Iv feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Petrov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stiffington Iv taking some punishment here, with Petrov in his half guard.
Petrov misses with a head shot. Stiffington Iv uses the momentum to regain guard.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiffington Iv controlling the position.
Stiffington Iv wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Stiffington Iv 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#
Stiffington Iv working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stiffington Iv utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stiffington Iv throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Petrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Petrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Stiffington Iv had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.
Stiffington Iv controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stiffington Iv working a defensive guard here.
Stiffington Iv throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Petrov postures up and lands a big shot to Stiffington Iv's brow. #SUB2#
Stiffington Iv looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rod Stiffington Iv has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stiffington Iv has wrist control.#T2#
Stiffington Iv looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Stiffington Iv is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Petrov rolls with it to try and escape but Stiffington Iv cranks on the arm and Petrov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rod Stiffington Iv!
A victorious Rod Stiffington Iv thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Collision
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Splenden as Petrov shoots in.
Splenden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Splenden leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Splenden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov has his takedown stuffed
and Splenden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alffa Splenden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Petrov.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Splenden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov fails with the takedown
and Splenden counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov with a poor takedown
and Splenden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrov thinking.
Petrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Splenden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Splenden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Splenden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sasha Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Petrov tries for a takedown but Splenden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Splenden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Splenden misses the target.
Splenden throws a shot to the body.
Splenden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Splenden wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrov has his takedown stuffed
and Splenden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Sasha Petrov has been cut.
Splenden connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov shoots for a takedown but Splenden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Splenden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Petrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Splenden was covering up waiting for the punch and Petrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Splenden 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.
Splenden throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Splenden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov, not yet.
Splenden passes Petrov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Splenden working the head and body with strikes.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Splenden has control of the leg.
Splenden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Splenden manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Splenden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Splenden tries to get out of the position.
Splenden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Splenden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Splenden has momentary wrist control but Petrov slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Splenden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Splenden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.
Petrov working some strikes from top position.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Splenden wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov works over Splenden with some ground and pound from guard.
Petrov working some strikes from top position.
Petrov cracks Splenden with a solid left hand.
Petrov landing with the ground and pound.
Splenden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard. #REVR#
Splenden stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Splenden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Splenden is aware though and is defending well.
Splenden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Splenden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Splenden scoring with some ground and pound.
Splenden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Splenden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petrov wants to sweep here but Splenden controlling him for the moment.
Splenden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Splenden wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Petrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Petrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Petrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#Splenden is rocked!
Petrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Splenden is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Splenden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petrov gets to his feet and stands over Splenden, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Splenden felt that one! Petrov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Splenden from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Petrov!
Our winner, Sasha 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Lynch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Petrov will feel that in the morning.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lynch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sasha Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Petrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Petrov is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.
Petrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petrov lands a nice short elbow.
Petrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Petrov is nestled in close to Lynch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Petrov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Petrov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Petrov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lynch gets back to full guard.
Petrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petrov scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Lynch is rocked!
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Lynch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lynch's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sasha Petrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sasha Petrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Mcpherson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrov.
Mcpherson wants to counter with a clinch but Petrov pushes him away.#TD2#
Mcpherson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mcpherson wants to pass to mount but Petrov is defending the position.
Petrov tries to roll over but Mcpherson keeps him under control.
Mcpherson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Mcpherson.
Petrov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is staying active underneath Mcpherson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcpherson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Mcpherson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcpherson tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcpherson to the ground. Mcpherson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Petrov feints and as Mcpherson raises his hands in defense, Petrov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcpherson is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcpherson has wrist control.
Mcpherson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petrov postures up in Mcpherson's guard and throws a big left but Mcpherson blocks it.
Petrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov lands a couple of elbows.
Mcpherson trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.
Petrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petrov works over Mcpherson with some ground and pound from guard.
Petrov stands up over Mcpherson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcpherson wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Mcpherson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Petrov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mcpherson is trying to get back to half guard.
Petrov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Petrov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mcpherson.
Petrov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mcpherson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Petrov lands some shots froms side control.
Mcpherson struggling a bit here.
Petrov lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Petrov working the ground and pound. #ROC#Mcpherson is rocked!
Petrov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mcpherson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Petrov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Petrov!
Sasha Petrov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Petrov goes for a double leg but Stout avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stout continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Stout on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Stout connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov has a takedown stuffed.
Chiam Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Petrov.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Stout circles away easily
and Stout counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Petrov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Petrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stout defending well though.
Stout tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Stout dodges it nicely.
Petrov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stout definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Petrov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Petrov working over Stout with some ground and pound. Stout looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stout has hold of Petrov's hands but Petrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petrov lands a nice short elbow.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petrov lands a nice short elbow.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Stout dodges it nicely.
Stout tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Petrov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stout is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petrov scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#Stout is rocked!#T2#
Petrov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Stout quite badly. Stout pulls Petrov in close trying to recover. Petrov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Stout on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Stout doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Petrov!
Sasha Petrov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Alvino throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvino sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Petrov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alvino is trying to stand back up but Petrov is controlling him
Petrov slips a nice elbow through Alvino's hands, connecting with Alvino's forehead.
Petrov winds up and cracks Alvino with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvino taking some punishment here, with Petrov in his half guard.
Alvino is pressing down on Petrov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov is working Alvino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alvino is trying to keep Petrov in close.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvino is retaining full guard.
Alvino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrov on the ground.
Alvino is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
Petrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvino's head.
Petrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petrov chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Petrov postures up and lands a big shot to Alvino's brow.
Petrov working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Alvino is rocked!
Petrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvino's head.
Oh Alvino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Petrov loads up on a big left hand. Alvino felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Petrov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Alvino can't hide his disappointment, as Petrov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Petrov!
A victorious Sasha Petrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Petrov gets a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Petrov there.
Petrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Petrov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hayes is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Petrov prevents Hayes from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayes is still trying to improve position.
Petrov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hayes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Petrov is thwarting Hayes's attempts to control the position.
Petrov 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.
Petrov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Petrov working over Hayes with some ground and pound. Hayes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Petrov drops an elbow to the side of Hayes's head.
Petrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Petrov connects with a nice short shot to Hayes's temple.
Petrov working over Hayes with some ground and pound. Hayes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Petrov.
Hayes wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Petrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Petrov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Petrov. #ROC#Hayes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes is trying to control but can't.
Petrov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hayes is still in real trouble! Can Petrov finish him?
Petrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hayes seems to have recovered his senses.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Petrov connects with a nice short shot to Hayes's temple.
Hayes wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov drops an elbow to the side of Hayes's head. #T2#
Petrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Petrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Petrov slips a nice elbow through Hayes's hands, connecting with Hayes's forehead.
Ground and pound from Petrov.
Petrov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hayes quite badly. Hayes pulls Petrov in close trying to recover. Petrov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hayes on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hayes doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Petrov!
A very excited looking Sasha 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. |
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