PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jedi Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michail Petrovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight comes to the cage accompanied by Why Can't We be Friends. Petrovsky is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pudzian Band - Dawaj na ring. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Knight
vs
Petrovsky

191 cm
24
259 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jedi Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michail Petrovsky!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Petrovsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrovsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrovsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knight. That did some damage!

Petrovsky has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrovsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrovsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petrovsky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petrovsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight goes for a takedown attempt but Petrovsky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jedi Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Knight throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petrovsky was covering up waiting for the punch and Knight finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovsky wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Petrovsky throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Knight sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knight trying to control but Petrovsky is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jedi Knight wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Knight gets a clinch.
Petrovsky prevents a takedown attempt there.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Knight is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrovsky misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Petrovsky is doing well to control the position and prevent Knight from advancing to side control.
Petrovsky tries to kick Knight off but Knight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Petrovsky looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovsky trying to control from the bottom.
Petrovsky wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knight seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Petrovsky for as long as he can get away with.
Petrovsky gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrovsky scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jedi Knight just wasn't active enough.
Petrovsky throws a half hearted mid kick.

Petrovsky moves into the clinch.
Petrovsky tries to land a knee to the head but Knight blocks with his arms.
A right hand to the body from Knight.
Petrovsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrovsky is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Petrovsky is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michail Petrovsky will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Petrovsky thuds a left hand into Knight's body.
Knight fails with the takedown.
Petrovsky lands a nice looking body kick.
Petrovsky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Jedi Knight has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Petrovsky.
Petrovsky throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Petrovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Petrovsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovsky is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Petrovsky throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petrovsky throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Knight works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Petrovsky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrovsky wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michail Petrovsky.
Petrovsky throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrovsky shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrovsky tries to sprawl out of it but Knight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrovsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Petrovsky.
Michail Petrovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovsky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Petrovsky tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrovsky.
Knight shoots in for a double leg but Petrovsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jedi Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Petrovsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petrovsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now.
Knight tries to break free but Petrovsky pushes him back against the cage.

Knight has clasped his hands together around Petrovsky's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrovsky is not content to let Knight control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knight controlling the position from side mount.
Petrovsky manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrovsky is not content to let Knight control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Knight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Petrovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jedi Knight's cut.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Petrovsky misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Petrovsky.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrovsky lands a high kick!
Petrovsky tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Knight counters by moving into the clinch.
Petrovsky gets underhooks to prevent Knight's takedown attempt.
Knight just leaning against Petrovsky, taking a breather.

Petrovsky is fighting off a takedown attempt but Knight is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Petrovsky to the mat. Petrovsky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses.
Petrovsky trying to control the position.

Petrovsky looking for a guillotine here but Knight defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovsky throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petrovsky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Knight!
Petrovsky throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Petrovsky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knight bucks up and throws Petrovsky to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Knight looks for a takedown but Petrovsky sprawls well.
Petrovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrovsky has a takedown stuffed.

Knight decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrovsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petrovsky throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jedi Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrovsky thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovsky working a defensive guard here.
Petrovsky is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
Knight wants to control from the top but Petrovsky keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Petrovsky instigates a clinch.
Petrovsky is pressed up against the cage. Knight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petrovsky down to the mat. Petrovsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jedi Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Petrovsky moves into range and clinches up with Knight.
Knight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petrovsky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Petrovsky lands a takedown into guard.
Petrovsky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petrovsky passes into half guard.
Michail Petrovsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrovsky.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petrovsky lands a nice short elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michail Petrovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrovsky 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Petrovsky!
Michail Petrovsky took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45 for their support in the buildup to the fight.