PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Hollinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollinger comes to the cage accompanied by WILD BOYS. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hollinger
vs
Petrenko

184 cm
20
167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

5th Round Clothing
5th Round Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dylan Hollinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Petrenko!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrenko misses with a body shot.
Hollinger checks the leg kick.
Hollinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrenko dodges the punch combination from Hollinger.

Petrenko clinches up against the cage.

Petrenko manages to break the clinch.
Hollinger misses with a body punch
and Petrenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hollinger throws a hook but Petrenko blocks it.
Hollinger sizes up Petrenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hollinger misses with a looping right.
Petrenko ducks under a wild hook from Hollinger.
Petrenko wants to slow Hollinger down by chopping away at his legs.
Hollinger throws a hook to the side of Petrenko's head but Petrenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollinger shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko throws a hook to the side of Hollinger's head but Hollinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Petrenko misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrenko.
Petrenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrenko connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Petrenko.
Hollinger misses the shot to the body.
Petrenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollinger is just out of range.
Hollinger throws a poor cross that misses

and Petrenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Petrenko looking to throw knees to the head but Hollinger is blocking nicely.

Petrenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dmitry Petrenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Petrenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Hollinger throws a lazy right hand but Petrenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petrenko, right into the meat.
Hollinger throws a combination that misses
and Petrenko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hollinger looks to throw the jab but Petrenko is out of range.
A jab from Petrenko does it's job there.
Hollinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollinger misses the target.
Hollinger misses with a hook
and Petrenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrenko thumps Hollinger with a low kick.
Hollinger is breathing heavily.
Petrenko pushes Hollinger away with a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Hollinger is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Petrenko throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hollinger's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Petrenko lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dmitry Petrenko!