PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between River Petrauskas (ranked 5077 p4p, 7969 weight class) and Bambam Abbott (ranked 488 p4p, 733 weight class). Bambam Abbott will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Petrauskas
vs
Abbott

178 cm
25
165
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
175
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, River Petrauskas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bambam Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petrauskas pushes Abbott up against the cage in a clinch.
Abbott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrauskas walks away with a smile on his face. Abbott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Petrauskas pushes Abbott up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrauskas tries to throw a body punch but Abbott avoids it by throwing Petrauskas back against the cage.

Petrauskas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abbott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrauskas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abbott misses with a wild combination.
Abbott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrauskas pinned against the cage. Petrauskas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrauskas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
River Petrauskas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bambam Abbott.
Petrauskas misses with the combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Petrauskas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abbott dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrauskas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Abbott shoots in and drives through. Petrauskas sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott misses with a head kick.

Abbott gets tackled into the cage by Petrauskas. Petrauskas maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Petrauskas.
Abbott is trying to push Petrauskas away but Petrauskas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abbott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrauskas just stands there and leans against the cage.

Petrauskas breaks the clinch.
Petrauskas closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Abbott tries to keep at a distance but Petrauskas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abbott is looking for a takedown.
Petrauskas'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.
Petrauskas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Petrauskas breaks from the clinch.
Abbott shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrauskas tries to sprawl out of it but Abbott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrauskas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrauskas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abbott throws a sloppy head kick and Petrauskas moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrauskas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abbott walks into a stiff left hand from Petrauskas.

Petrauskas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petrauskas struggles to land a body shot inside as Abbott controls his hands.
Abbott tries to work over Petrauskas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Petrauskas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abbott dodges the punch combination from Petrauskas.

Petrauskas closes the distance and clinches.

Petrauskas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrauskas misses with a jab, cross combination.

Petrauskas has closed the distance and engaged Abbott in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petrauskas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrauskas slaps away a takedown attempt from Abbott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrauskas throws a left and a right that both miss

and Abbott moves into the clinch.
Abbott tries to break the clinch but Petrauskas is controlling the position.
Petrauskas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abbott prevents a body shot from Petrauskas.

Petrauskas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Petrauskas moves into range and clinches up with Abbott.
Petrauskas just leaning against Abbott, taking a breather.
Petrauskas digs a right hand underneath Abbott's ribcage. Abbott let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Petrauskas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Petrauskas rushes Abbott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Petrauskas breaks the clinch.
Petrauskas throws a left and a right that both miss

and Abbott counters by clinching up.

Petrauskas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrauskas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbott slips a jab and a cross from Petrauskas.
A left and a right from Petrauskas both land. Nice combination.

Petrauskas moves into range and clinches up with Abbott.

Petrauskas breaks from the clinch.

Abbott darts in and clinches Petrauskas up against the cage.
Abbott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petrauskas pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Petrauskas breaks from the clinch.
Abbott slips a jab and a cross from Petrauskas.
Petrauskas misses the jab.
Petrauskas misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Petrauskas misses.
Petrauskas misses with a double jab

and Abbott holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Petrauskas is breathing heavily.
Abbott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrauskas pulls his leg out and moves away.

Petrauskas moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

River Petrauskas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Petrauskas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abbott.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abbott.
It looked like Petrauskas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abbott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petrauskas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
River Petrauskas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bambam Abbott.

Petrauskas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Petrauskas drives through and clinches with Abbott against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Petrauskas manages to break the clinch.
Petrauskas throws a series of punches but Abbott moves out of range.
Abbott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Abbott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrauskas.
Petrauskas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrauskas stalks Abbott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abbott's face. Abbott staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrauskas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Abbott. Those never looked like landing.
Abbott circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Abbott tries to counter it with a takedown but Petrauskas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A combination from Petrauskas does no damage.

Petrauskas clinches.
Petrauskas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abbott can do to turn this around?

Petrauskas breaks from the clinch.
River Petrauskas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abbott darts in looking for a takedown but Petrauskas gets double underhooks and turns Abbott into the cage.

Petrauskas has managed to clinch.
Abbott wants a takedown.

Petrauskas breaks from the clinch.
Abbott moves in looking to clinch but Petrauskas pushes him off.
Abbott swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrauskas.

Petrauskas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abbott, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Abbott'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.
Petrauskas is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Petrauskas breaks the clinch.
Abbott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrauskas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrauskas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abbott shoots in but Petrauskas avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Petrauskas moves into the clinch successfully.
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!

Petrauskas breaks from the clinch.
Petrauskas throws a right and a left that Abbott avoids nicely.
Abbott is looking for the big counter here.
Abbott looks to land a combination but Petrauskas avoids it well.
Petrauskas wants to clinch
and Abbott counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrauskas throws a looping overhand right but Abbott ducks down to avoid it.

Petrauskas moves into range and clinches up with Abbott.
Petrauskas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbott's elbow.
Abbott is trying to pull guard but Petrauskas has him pressed against the cage.
Petrauskas can't find room to land a body shot as Abbott controls the action.
A short right from Petrauskas.

Petrauskas manages to break the clinch.

Petrauskas drives through and clinches with Abbott against the cage.
Abbott blocks a body shot from Petrauskas.
River Petrauskas has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Petrauskas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abbott avoids a punch combination nicely.

Petrauskas clinches with his opponent.
Abbott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrauskas walks away with a smile on his face. Abbott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but Petrauskas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrauskas scores with a one two! Abbott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Petrauskas moves into the clinch.
Abbott tries to pull guard but Petrauskas won't allow it.
Petrauskas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abbott's efforts to push away.
Abbott stalling in the clinch but Petrauskas improves position.

Petrauskas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrauskas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abbott.
Petrauskas appears to be looking for a big counter.

Petrauskas moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Petrauskas.

Petrauskas breaks from the clinch.

Petrauskas has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

River Petrauskas 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Petrauskas tests Abbott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abbott shoots in but no luck this time.
River Petrauskas is winning the standup battle so far.

Petrauskas clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Petrauskas to work.
Petrauskas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrauskas lands a body punch.

Petrauskas manages to break the clinch.
Petrauskas lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrauskas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abbott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Petrauskas drives through and clinches with Abbott against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Petrauskas manages to break the clinch.

Abbott clinches with his opponent.

Petrauskas breaks the clinch.

Petrauskas gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbott looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petrauskas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Petrauskas clinches up against the cage.

Abbott breaks the clinch.
Petrauskas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Petrauskas has Abbott up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrauskas.
Petrauskas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Petrauskas breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrauskas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrauskas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrauskas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abbott.
River Petrauskas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bambam Abbott.
Petrauskas is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrauskas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abbott tries to clinch up but Petrauskas circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrauskas is looking to clinch.

Petrauskas pushes Abbott up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Petrauskas manages to break the clinch.
River Petrauskas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrauskas moves in looking to clinch but Abbott pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrauskas misses with the combination.
Petrauskas blocks a head kick by Abbott.
Petrauskas tries to close the distance and clinch but Abbott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrauskas misses with a few strikes there.
Abbott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but Petrauskas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrauskas works over Abbott's head and body with a nice combination.
Abbott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Abbott does no damage.
Abbott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrauskas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abbott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abbott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrauskas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abbott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abbott misses with a takedown attempt - Petrauskas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrauskas tries to avoid it but Abbott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrauskas to the ground. Petrauskas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
River Petrauskas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Petrauskas clinches up with Abbott and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Petrauskas breaks the clinch.
Abbott moves in looking to clinch but Petrauskas pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Petrauskas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Petrauskas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abbott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrauskas struggles to land a body shot inside as Abbott controls his hands.
Petrauskas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Petrauskas gets underhooks to prevent Abbott's takedown attempt.

Petrauskas breaks from the clinch.
Bambam Abbott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River Petrauskas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Petrauskas closes the distance and pushes Abbott back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
River Petrauskas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrauskas 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... River Petrauskas!