PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladamir Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Cohen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cohen
vs
Petrov

180 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

White Gorilla Nutrition
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladamir Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen misses with a few strikes there.

Petrov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cohen sprawls well initially but Petrov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Petrov is pressing down on Cohen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cohen is holding on for now.
Cohen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petrov.
Cohen gets full guard.
Petrov passes Cohen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cohen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrov is working away from the top position though.
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 Cohen's temple.
Cohen trying to control from the bottom.
Cohen is staying active underneath Petrov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cohen misses with a wild combination.
Cohen thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.

Petrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cohen lands a shot to the body.
Cohen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Cohen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cohen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
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.
Cohen lands a left and a right that sends Petrov crashing to the canvas! Cohen dives into mount looking to finish!
Petrov looks gassed!
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 squirming around, avoiding Cohen's attempts to control the action.
Cohen is really struggling to control Petrov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cohen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cohen is going olschool here, as he tries to force Petrov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Petrov shrugs it off.
Cohen looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrov tries to hold on but Cohen postures up.
Petrov is looking to get to half guard.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Cohen's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cohen punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen trying to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cohen looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrov is looking to get to half guard.
Cohen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Cohen's attempts to control the action.
Petrov tries to reverse the position but Cohen maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cohen postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Petrov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Cohen and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Cohen!