PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Garcia (ranked 3361 p4p, 5110 weight class) and Aaron Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Petrov's choice of entrance music: Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Garcia
vs
Petrov

173 cm
32
154
18 - 8 - 0

179 cm
46
148
35 - 22 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Conquer
Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%)

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geronimo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Petrov.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but Petrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aaron Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Garcia gets a double leg takedown into Petrov's guard.
Garcia being controlled here momentarily.

Garcia has gone for a leg lock! Petrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garcia's guard.

Petrov trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.

Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.

Garcia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Petrov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garcia.
Petrov just content to control the position.
Garcia is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Petrov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Garcia holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Petrov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to reverse the position but instead Petrov has taken his back - oops!
Garcia tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Garcia looking very determined here, making life difficult for Petrov.

Petrov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to escape the position.
Petrov is trying to stick to Garcia's back but Garcia is turning into Petrov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Petrov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Garcia.
Garcia is pushing down on Petrov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petrov is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.

Garcia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Geronimo Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia walks into a jab.
Garcia slips under a jab from Petrov.
Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Garcia fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garcia dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Petrov.

Garcia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Petrov dives on top into guard.

Petrov advances to half guard.
Petrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrov in particular looking to stall.
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.

Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Petrov's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron 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!

Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov 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.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia misses with a takedown
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!
Petrov throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garcias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garcias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Petrov.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Geronimo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Garcia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a jab. Garcia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Garcia fails with the takedown
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Garcia is rocked!
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
Petrov cracks Garcia with an open hand slap.

Garcia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Garcia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petrov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petrov has escaped and now he's on top!

Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garcia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Petrov uses it to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.
Geronimo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrov's best efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30

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